James Bowdoin to John Adams, March 24, 1790

Boston March 24. 1790

Dear sir

The Gentleman, by whom this will be delivered to you, is Nathaniel
Appleton esq r the Commissioner of the Loan Office for the
State of Massachusetts. 1 At the first
institution of the Office in the Year 1776 he was appointed to it, and has been
continued in it by the Several Boards of Treasury to the present time. Besides the
approbation of those, to whom he was immediately accountable, his Conduct in the Office
has met with universal acceptance; and places him in the first line of notice, should
Administration think proper to continue the Office; or in its Stead establish any
Similar one. His capacity for business, his application to it, and the rectitude of his
character, with which you must be fully acquainted, will be considered by those, who now
so worthily direct the helm, as the best recommendation.

With great respect, I have the honour to be, Sir—Yr most ob t. hble serv t.

James Bowdoin 2