Timothy Pickering to John Adams, August 6, 1798

Department of State Augt. 6. 1798.

Sir

I have now the honor to inclose a copy of Mr. Gerry’s letter of April 20. to M. Talleyrand, which completes communication of every thing new received from him. A copy of his letter of May 13th I sent by last Friday’s mail; and a copy of his letter of May 12th by Saturday’s mail.

Several cases of the yellow fever have occurred.

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

Timothy Pickering