Sir | Boston July 22d. 1815 |
My Son Major Samuel Swett, who has served in the American Army attached to Gen. Izards Staff as a Topographical Engineer, wishing to Visit France to compleat his Education in the Study of Military Tactics. May I presume to ask the favor of you, Sir, to furnish him a letter of introduction to the Marquis de Lefaete, or any other distinguished Character?
I have the honor / to be with great / Respect, / Sir, / Yr Most Ob Ser
Wm. Gray
MHi: Adams Papers.