From John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, 1 July 1799
Quincy July 1st [1799]
Sir
According to your request in your favor of 24th June, I return to you the commission for Timothy Newman to be a master commandant in the navy
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.

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