From John Adams to Timothy Pickering, 2 July 1799
Quincy July 2d 1799
Sir
I think I have not answered particularly your favor of the 4th June. The letter of Mr. Adams to me shews by its number, that seven precedeing letters have miscaried or at least not arrived. His dispatches to you have probably not been more fortunate. I return you the letter from Mr. Murray.
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.