1To John Adams from Timothy Pickering, 25 February 1797 (Adams Papers)
I inclose the form of the summons by Mr. Jefferson on the former occasion, to the Senators to attend on the 4th of March, and that which would seem to me proper on the present occasion; and by the favour of you to make any alterations that shall appear best; also to fill the blank for the hour of assembling at the Senate Chamber. With great respect / your obt. servt MHi : Adams Papers.
2From Timothy Pickering to John Adams, 2 February 1796 (Adams Papers)
The Senate were pleased, on the 22d of December, to direct a statement to be laid before them of the military force actually employed against the Insurgents in the four Western Counties of Pennsylvania, and an account of the expenditures in that expedition. I have now the honour to inform the Senate, that the expenditures were of various kinds, none of which, except merely for the pay of the...
3From Timothy Pickering to John Adams, 19 September 1796 (Adams Papers)
The President set out early this morning for Mount Vernon; and soon after, his address to the people of the United States appeared in Claypoole’s news-paper. Of this public declaration, that he will not be a candidate for the office of President, at the ensuing election, I supposed it would be grateful to you to receive the earliest advice. The sentiments he has expressed on the occasion may...
4From Timothy Pickering to John Adams, 5 September 1796 (Adams Papers)
I have just received your letter of the 29 th ult o. enquiring about your son Tho s. B. Adams at the Hague. On the day of the date of your letter I rec d. one from him dated the 28 th of May, from which be pleased to receive the following extract, containing all the information I can give in answer to your enquiries excepting that the latest letter from your eldest son is dated the 22 d. of...