From John Adams to James McHenry, 18 September 1799
Quincy Sept 18 1799
Sir
In answer to your favor of the 7th. I consent with pleasure to the appointment of Thomas Pinckney Jun. a lieutenant in the 1st regiment of Artillerists & Engineers. Gen. Pinckneys letter I return.
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.

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