From John Adams to John Marshall, 5 October 1800
Quincy Oct 5 1800.
Dear Sir
Enclosed are some packets of Newspapers &c received from Mr. Smith & a private letter to you which I dared not open. I am for sending half a dozen frigates into the Mediteranean
With great esteem &c.
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.

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