Thomas Truxtun to John Adams, July 10, 1802

Perth Amboy 10th July 1802.

Sir

Permit me to present you with a Copy of the medal voted me by Congress, and executed agreeable to Your directions (to the Secretary of the Navy) as President of the United States, and I pray you good Sir, to receive it as a Small token of the veneration, Respect and Esteem I bear towards you. May you live long and enjoy health and happiness in the < , Start deletion, Sincere , End, > prayer Dear Sir of Your sincere friend and very Obedient Servant.

Thomas Truxtun