From John Adams to Timothy Pickering, 5 August 1799
Quincy. August 5th 1799
Sir
I thank you for your favor of 29th of July, incloseing Mr. Murrays of 7th of May & copy of Mr. Murrays instructions. The business is well enough done by Mr. Murray, & now let citizen directors chichane if they will, or be candid if they can.
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.