From John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, 3 July 1799
Quincy July 3d. 1799
Sir
I have signed the commission for Saunders, to be a lieutenant in the Navy, & sent the letter to him inclosed in yours of 26 June to Mr Jones to be conveyed to him
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.

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