Alden Bradford to John Adams, February 4, 1823

Boston Feby 4.

Sir,

Permit me to introduce to you Judge Thatcher of Thomaston, Maine, who married a daughter of the late Genl. Knox—& who has a Son, that he wishes to have an appointment, as Midshipman in the navy—

Judge Thatcher is a Gentleman of education & high standing in Society—

very respectfully

Alden Bradford