To John Adams from Elbridge Gerry, 23 July 1797
Sunday 6 PM Cambridge 23d July 1797
My dear Sir
I have the pleasure to inform you, that I have just received, by Capt Eaton, the dispatches from the department of State; containing two large & two Small packets—I have the honor / to be my dear Sir with / perfect respect—your sincere friend / & very huml. serv
E Gerry
MHi: Adams Papers.

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