(American Manuscripts & Autographs) 1 Piece. Document Signed. Adams, John. Philadelphia, November 6, 1799. Oblong folio on vellum, 8 1/2 x 13 inches; 215 x 325 mm, paper seal (intact); vertical creases along old folds, darkening and dust smudging at edges. Partly printed, filled-in manuscript, Naval appointment of Samuel Angus. Some fading to filled-in manuscript, John Adam's signature browned and light, vertical crease touching the capital "A" and the "d" in "Adams." Signed as President of the United States, countersigned by Benjamin Stoddart, first U. S. Secretary of the Navy.