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Benjamin Franklin to John Jay, September 17, 1782
Passy, Sept. 17. 1782 Dear Sir, I have just receiv’d the Enclos’d from Mr E. Bridgen of London. Please to return me his Letter. I long to finish my private…
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Letters to 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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Benjamin Franklin to John Jay, July 3, 1783
Benjamin Franklin advises John Jay to postpone justifying their signing of the preliminary peace agreement, arguing that the issue is currently quiet and publicizing their defense could provoke offense and harm relations with foreign ministers. Franklin notes that Congress has not demanded an explanation or censured them, suggesting restraint to maintain good diplomatic relations.
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John Adams to John Jay, April 20, 1784
Hague April 20. 1784 Dear Sir I am extreamly Sorry, to read in your Letter of the 8 th. that you think of embarking for America. Let me beg of…
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John Adams to John Jay, May 11, 1784
The Hague May 11. 1784 Dear Sir Your favour of the 27. April is, before me.— I wish very Sincerely that my family had made a Visit to me, or…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Jay, September 15, 1784
Benjamin Franklin informs John Jay of his safe arrival in New York and shares recent newspapers. He mentions Mr. Hartley's recall after six months of inactivity on the Commercial Treaty and notes that Adams and Jefferson are cooperating well in Paris. Franklin sends his regards to Jay's family and promises a more detailed letter soon.
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Alexander Hamilton to John Jay, December 7, 1784
Alexander Hamilton urges John Jay to support Baron De Steuben's application to Congress for compensation, emphasizing De Steuben's vital role in introducing discipline to the Continental Army during the Revolution. Hamilton argues that De Steuben's contributions were essential to the army's success and that justice and national honor require a generous settlement.
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John Adams to John Jay, December 15, 1784
Auteuil near Paris Decemb r. 15. 1784 Sir I venture to address myself to you as Minister of foreign Affairs, because I Sincerely hope you have accepted that important Office.…
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John Adams to John Jay, January 31, 1785
Auteuil January 31. 1785. Dear Sir. Last Night, I had a visit from the Marquis, whom I was glad to see, for a variety of Reasons: his Representations of the…
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American Commissioners to John Jay, March 18, 1785
Paris March 18 th. 1785. Sir, We received by the last Packet the favor of your letter of Jan ry. 14. in which we have the agreeable information of your…
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John Adams to John Jay, April 13, 1785
Auteuil near Paris. April 13. 1785 Sir I have written, by the late Packetts, for the Orders of Congress concerning near a Million of Guilders in the Hands of Mess…
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American Commissioners to John Jay, April 13, 1785
Paris April 13. 1785. Sir Our letter to you the 18 th day of March with those preceding that period which had been addressed to the President of Congress have…
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John Adams to John Jay, May 4, 1785
Auteuil near Paris May 4. 1785 Sir The day before Yesterday I received the Letter you did me the Honour to write me on the Eighteenth of March, inclosing a…
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John Adams to John Jay, May 29, 1785
Bath Hotel Westminster May 29. 1785 Dear Sir I was obliged to a Letter from the Duke of Dorsett, to the Custom House at Dover, as I Suppose for the…
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John Adams to John Jay, May 30, 1785
London May 30. 1785 Dear Sir I have redeemed a Moment, from a Multitude of Avocations, at this critical Time, to acknowledge the Receipt by Coll Smith of your Letters…
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John Adams to John Jay, June 1, 1785
Bath Hotel Westminster June 1 st. 1785. Dear Sir. In my Letter of the 29 th. Ult o. I inclosed Copies of the Letters which had passed between the secretary…
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John Adams to John Jay, June 10, 1785
Bath Hotel Westminster June 10. 1785 Sir Yesterday the ninth of the Month, I was presented to the Queen by my Lord Aylesbury, her Lord Chamberlain, having been attended to…
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John Adams to John Jay, June 17, 1785
Westminster June 17. 1785 Sir At three O Clock according to Appointment, 1 I went to the Secretary of States Office, in Cleavland Row St. James’s, and was immediately received…
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John Adams to John Jay, July 29, 1785
Grosvenor Square Westminster July 29 th. 1785— Sir. I have the honour to inclose a Copy of a Letter to the Marquis of Carmarthen of the 14 th. of July,…
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John Adams to John Jay, August 31, 1785
Grosvenor Square August 31. 1785 Sir The Marquis of Carmarthen told me a Story of an Italian Ambassador who resided at this Court some Years ago, which was very humerous.…
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John Adams to John Jay, September 2, 1785
Grosvenor Square Westminster Sept r. 2. 1785 Sir M r Temple is gone out as Consul General: whether he will be received or not in that Character, before a Treaty…
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American Commissioners to John Jay, October 11, 1785
[ 11 October 1785 ] 1 Dear Sir We have the Honour to transmit to Congress, by M r Fitzhughs, 2 the Treaty between the United States and the King…
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John Adams to John Jay, October 27, 1785
Grosvenor Square Westminster Oct r. 27. 1785 Dear Sir Yesterday at the Levee at St. James’s, the Marquis of Carmarthen came to me and told me, that he Should deliver…
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John Adams to John Jay, November 4, 1785
Grosvenor Square Westminster Nov. 4. 1785 Dear Sir Yesterday at the Ministers Levee, one of the foreign Ministers put into my hand a Leyden Gazette, in which I found announced…
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John Adams to John Jay, December 2, 1785
Grosvenor Square Westminster Dec r. 2. 1785 Dear Sir Inclosed are Copies of private Letters, which have passed between Lord Carmarthen and me relative to the Appointment of M r…