Arthur Fenner to John Adams, August 27, 1799

Providence 27 Aug 1799.

Sir

Being informed that a Naval Hospital is to be established at Newport take the liberty of recommending to your Notice Doctor Mason of that Town as Chief Physician. From the best information I can obtain, believe him to be a Gentleman well qualified for the Appointment.

I have the Honõr to be / Your Obt Friend

Arthur Fenner.