5 April 1800 To Gen. Hamilton Philad. 5 April 1800 Dear Sir, Mrs. Adams, at her drawing room yesterday evening took occasion to mention to me, that she had understood one of the regiments, now in Jersey, were to be removed to Rhode Island, perhaps to assist in completing the fortifications; that if so, and it did not break in upon a fixed disposition of the force it would give her great pleasure, could it be the Regiment commanded by Leiut. Colonel Smith. This she added would bring her daughter near to her during the summer, which it was very natural for her to desire.
I mention this conversation, that you may keep this thing in mind in the event of such a disposal of the 12 Regiment becoming at all proper.
I am Dr Sir with real esteem your [McHenry?]