Oliver, Jr Wolcott to John Adams, January 29, 1800

T.D Jany 29 1800

Sir

At the request of Richard Soderstrom [Esqr.] Consul Genl. of Sweden & charged with the management of Consular business for the Danish Govr. I have the honour to transmit a second representative on behalf of Wm. Smith who is confined in Gaol at Baltimore.

I take the liberty to observe that the Collector has been requested to see that the Prisoner receives every degree of relief & comfort which humanity requires & which is consistent with his situation

I have the honour &c