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From John Adams to Timothy Pickering

30 August 1799

Sir Quincy Aug 30th 1799

Inclosed is a petition from American seamen on board the Carnatic Capt. Loring in Jamaica. I pray you to write pressingly to Mr. Savage, to demand Habeas corpuses for them if no other means will do.

MHi: Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.

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