John Adams to James McHenry, August 24, 1798

Quincy Aug. 24th 1798

Sir

Inclosed is a letter from Ebenezer Stocher & votes of a company of Infantry, under the name of the Newbury Port federal volunteers, offering their services. I pray you to answer them, accepting their services and to send their officers their commissions.

I am Sir / your most humble servant

John Adams.