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From John Adams to Timothy Pickering, 12 June 1798

United States June 12 1798

The Secretary of the Department of War being absent from the seat of government, I do hereby, in conformity with the Act of Congress passed the 8th: of May 1792, authorize you to perform the duties of his Office, during his Absence.—

signed, John Adams

CSmH.

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