Benjamin Stoddert to John Adams, April 8, 1799

Navy Depart. 8 April 1799.

Sir

I take the liberty to enclose the Aurora, because it contains an address from Genl. McPherson—& one from a German Clergyman, to the Insurgents.

The Accounts from Northampton, are that the People are very much alarmed; & that there is not the least shew of resistance—

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

Ben Stoddert.