To John Adams from Timothy Pickering, 21 March 1799
Department of State March 21. 1799.
Sir,
I have just received the inclosed from Mr. Stoddert relative to Mr. James Reid, who desires to be appointed vice-Consul for Canton, as mentioned in my last; and have the honor to be with great respect / sir you most obt. servt.
Timothy Pickering
MHi: Adams Papers.

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