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From John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert

22 August 1799

Sir Quincy August 22d 1799

Inclosed is a letter from Mr Senator Foster, recommending Dr Mason of Newport. Another from Mr Cabot, one from Dr. Tappan & another to him from Dr. Osgood, recommending the Rev. Mr. Samuel Sargeant to be a chaplain. Tappan & Osgood are divines of the highest characters among us. Mr Sargeant appears very worthy.

MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.

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