From John Adams to Peleg Wadsworth, 28 October 1798
Quincy Oct 28th. 1798
Dear Sir.
I have received your favor of the 19th and have accepted the service of the Portland federal volunteers & written to the Secretary at War to send them their commissions without loss of time.
With great esteem and regard I have the / honor to be Sir your most obedient & / humble servant
John Adams.
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.