From John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, 23 August 1799
Quincy Aug 23d 1799
Sir
I have signed the warrant for Mr. George Barrell to be a midshipman & inclosed it to his uncle Joseph Barrell Esqr. to be transmitted to him. This in answer to your favor of the 16th.
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.

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