Letter

John Adams to Oliver, Jr Wolcott, August 9, 1799

Author
John Adams
Recipient
Oliver, Jr Wolcott
Date
August 9, 1799
Type
Letter
Language
English

Quincy Aug 9th 1799

Sir

I return the blank commission signed that you may fill with the name of Alexander Freeland to be collector & inspector of Great egg harbor, if no other candidate presents of superior merit in your estimation.

Topics
American RevolutionDiplomacyFounding Era
Sources
Founders Online u2014 Adams Papers View original source ↗
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