22 September 1797
adams-john10 Neal Millikan Recreation
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22. Pamphlets and Newspapers; wretched but necessary reading. Attended a sale of books, and purchased a few volumes— Called on Hall.— Walk after dinner to Peltier’s—his number for the 20th: delayed by the late Events in Paris.— Received my Commission and Instructions for Berlin— General Marshall brought them to Holland, and Mr: Wadsworth from thence. Read a little in the 1st: vol: of Bertrand.

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