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Peter Jay to James Jay, February 15, 1763
[Rye,] 1763, Feb. 15 th . My last was the 15 ult o ., and have since received your letters of the 30 Sept., 5 Octob: & 6 Nov r…
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Letters to James Jay
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Peter Jay to James Jay, April 14, 1763
[Rye] 1763 Aprill 14 th : Since my last of the 15 th . Feb:, I have received your Letters of the 28 Nov r & 8 January— 1 the…
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Benjamin Franklin to James Jay, April 17, 1778
Passy April 17. 78 Sir, I knew before the Receipt of your Letter (to which you request an Answer) that implicit Faith could be no part of your Character; For…
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George Washington to James Jay, April 9, 1780
George Washington writes to James Jay from Morristown in 1780 requesting a resupply of a special liquid used for invisible ink in secret correspondence. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining secure communication during the Revolutionary War. Washington’s request reflects the ongoing need for espionage tools in the conflict against British forces.