From John Adams to Timothy Pickering, 15 March 1800
Philadelphia March 15th 1800
The President desires the Secretary of State to send him as soon as possible a number of sea letters and Mediteranean passes for signature, sufficient for the years consumption that this cumbrous business may be out of the way.
MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.

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