Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, May 3, 1799

Navy Department. 3d. May 1799

Sir

I do myself the honor to enclose a letter from Mr Jones; Chareman of the Committee for building the Boston Frigate, recommending Doctr Vinton for the appointment of Surgeon to that ship:—and also, a letter to Mr Jones, containing a commission for Doctr. Vinton, which will require your signature if you think proper that the appointment should be made.

I have the honor to be / with the highest respect & / esteem, sir Yr. most Obed. / servt.

Ben Stoddert.