From John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert

30 August 1800

Dear Sir

Quincy Aug. 30th 1800

I rejoice that Captain Truxton is gone to Guadaloupe. But what shall we do with Capt Talbot & the constitution? Your orders to Capt Little, I will transmit to him by the first opportunity. His officers are all appointed & commissioned. This in answer to your favor of the 21st

from your most obedient

MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.

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