John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, September 3, 1798

Quincy Sept. 3d [ , Start insertion, 17 , End, ]‘98

Sir

I have received your favor of the 27th of Aug. & return the commission for Captain George Cross signed, and I pray you to make out a commission for Capt. Patrick Fletcher, one day earlier. I am happy a convoy has been ordered for the trade of the Havanna. & am Sir / your most obedient &c.

John Adams