Timothy Pickering to John Adams, July 26, 1798

Department of State July 26. 1798.

Sir,

I have the honor to inclose 15 blanks, permissions to collectors to clear out flags of truce carrying French people from the United States, to which I request your signature, & that you will cause them to be returned to me. A second packet forwarded yesterday contained the residue of the commissions for the Commissioners of the Land Tax.

I am with great respect / sir, your most obt. servt.

Timothy Pickering