John Barry to John Adams, May 8, 1798

May the 8th 1798

Please your Excellency

Having had the honour of being admitted into your pressence, and informed you of matters that was my duty to do—As I am disappointed of getting to serve in the revenue department have applied to the Secretary at War to serve my Country once more, either by Sea or Land; but no encouragement, hope your Excellency will condecend to speak to the Secretary at War on the business and will do the greatest honour possible to / Sir, / your most obedient / humble Servant

John Barry