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John Jay to John Adams, February 11, 1785
Office for foreign Affairs New York 11 th: Feb y: 1785 Sir I have now the Honor of transmitting to you herewith enclosed a Ratification made 1 st Feb y:…
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Letters from John Jay
B. 1745 · D. 1829
John Jay was an American statesman, diplomat, signatory of the Treaty of Paris, and a Founding Father of the United States. He served from 1789 to 1795 as the first chief justice of the United States and from 1795 to 1801 as the second governor of New York. Jay directed U.S. foreign policy for much of the 1780s and was an important leader of the Federalist Party after the ratification of the United States Constitution in 1788.
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John Jay to Benjamin Franklin, March 8, 1785
John Jay informs Benjamin Franklin that Congress has authorized his return to America at his convenience, expressing confidence that Franklin will find satisfaction in revisiting a country he has long served. Jay also introduces Paul Randall, a supporter of the American cause, recommending him for Franklin’s attention.
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John Jay to American Commissioners, March 11, 1785
Office of foreign Affairs March 11 th. 1785 1 Gentlemen On the 7 th of May 1784 Congress were pleased to resolve “that Treaties of Amity and Commerce be entered…
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John Jay to John Adams, March 15, 1785
New York 15 th: March 1785 Dear Sir The enclosed Extracts from the Journal of Congress will inform you of your Appointment to go as Minister to the Court of…
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John Jay to John Adams, March 18, 1785
Office for foreign Affairs 18 March 1785 Dear Sir The Packet not sailing until to morrow has put in my Power to get your Commission, Instructions and Letter of Credence…
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John Jay to John Adams, April 13, 1785
New York 13 th: April 1785 Dear Sir I had the Honor of writing to you on the 15 th: March last mentioning your Appointment to the Court of London;…
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John Jay to John Adams, November 1, 1785
New York 1 Nov r. 1785 Dear Sir The enclosed Letter from President Lee to you (of the Subject and Contents of which I am informed) will explain to you…
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John Jay to John Adams, November 26, 1785
New York 26 th: Novem r. 1785 D r: Sir Congress on Wednesday last made a House and chose M r. Hancock President but he being absent they appointed M…
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John Jay to John Adams, May 1, 1786
Office for foreign Affairs 1 st: May 1786— D r. Sir {It is the pleasure of Congress that you protract your negotiations with the Court of great Britain respecting the…
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John Jay to John Adams, May 4, 1786
New York 4 May 1786 1 Dear Sir I have been favored with your Letter in which you mention M r Warren. 2 Your opinion of that Gentleman, added to…
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John Jay to John Adams, February 6, 1787
New York 6 th. February 1787 D r: Sir Congress at length begins to do Business—seven States are represented, and Gen l: S t: Clair was three Days ago chosen…
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John Jay to John Adams, July 4, 1787
Office for foreign Affairs 4 th: July 1787. Dear Sir, I have been honored with your Letters of the 10 th. 19. & 30 April and 1 st: May last.…
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John Jay to John Adams, October 16, 1787
Office for foreign Affairs 16 th. October 1787 D r. Sir Since my last to you of the 3 d. Instant I have not been favored with any Letters from…
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John Jay to John Adams, February 14, 1788
New York 14 th Feb. 1788 Dear Sir As this Letter will go by the way of Ireland, and may be exposed to accidents in the Course of its Route,…
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John Jay to Alexander Hamilton, May 15, 1788
John Jay requests Alexander Hamilton to provide a detailed account of the legal actions involving Richard Laurence of Staten Island, who claims these actions violate the Treaty of Peace. Jay emphasizes the importance of accurately determining the facts related to Laurence's complaint.
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John Jay to John Adams, March 23, 1792
N York 23 march 1792 Sir I , Start deletion, have , End, this , Start deletion, moment , End, afternoon rec d. the Letter w h. you did me…
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John Jay to John Adams, September 26, 1798
Albany 26th. Septr. 1798— Dr. Sir. During the late special Session of the Legislature of this State an act was passed for the further defence of this State of which…
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John Jay to John Adams, March 27, 1821
Bedford—West Chester County—NYork—27th. March 1821— Dear Sir In my Letter to you of the 20th. Inst: I inserted a Copy of the one which on the 13th. Inst: I had…
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John Jay to John Adams, May 7, 1821
Bedford—West Chester County—N York—7th. May. 1821— Dear Sir By the Mail, next to the one which brought me a Letter from Mr. Duane, I transmitted a copy of it to…
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John Jay to John Adams, June 11, 1821
Bedford—West Chester County—N. York—11th June—1821— Dear Sir Since my last to you of the 7th. Ult. I have recieved your’s of the 30th. of April, and 13th. of May. As…