Quincy April [undecipherable] 1789 [23] Inclsoed is a Letter from Major Jackson, which I pray you to consider, and to send Mr Titcomb Pay and Rations accordingly, if the Law will allow it. He is a promising and discerning [deserving?] young Man, fit for an Ensign. Inclosed also is a Letter form Major Tillis, which deserves your consideration. Burback[?] is a Jewell that we must not loose and Lillie I think must be made a Major. I have seen him and enquired about him and find no good cause to pass him by. Inclosed also is a Letter from Phillip Delano. I have the honor to be, Sir, your very humble Servant. P.S. Benjamin Beale Junr you may profitably set down for a Captain of Horse or Artillery or Infantry. The first, I should prefer, as he does. He is well qualified for the second. J.A.

[12] Quincy april 24th 1799 Sir, Inclosed is a letter from Major Jackson, which I pray you to consider and to send Mr Titcomb his [undecipherable] accordingly if the Law may allow it. He is a [remainder of letter largely undecipherable and a duplicate of the first page]