From John Adams to Benjamin Stoddert, 25 May 1799
Quincy May 25th 1799
Sir
I should be obliged to you if you will give leave to Joseph Beale, a midshipman on board the Herald, to remove to the Boston frigate, & I will thank you for transmitting to him the enclosed letter.
I am &c
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.

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