In 1797 , John Read was appointed by President John Adams as agent general of the United States under the sixth article of Jay 's Treaty .
In 1797 , John Read was held that office until its expiration in 1809 .
In 1797 , John Read was appointed by President John Adams as agent general of the United States under the sixth article of Jay 's Treaty , and held that office until its expiration in 1809 .