Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, April 19, 1799

Navy Department 19. April 1799.

Sir

I am honored with your letter of the 19th. April—and in consequence have enclosed in a letter for Capt Parker, his commission as a Lieutenant in the Navy, which requires your signature.

I have the honor to be / with the highest respect / & esteem sir yr. most / Obed Sevt.

Ben Stoddert