the correspondence and public papers of john jay, vol. iv (1794-1826)

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THE CORRESPONDENCE AND PUBLIC PAPERSOF

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THE CORRESPONDENCE AND PUBLIC PAPERS~

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JOHN JAYFIRST CHIEF-JUSTICE OF THE UNITED STATES, MEMBER AND PRESIDENT OF THE

CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, MINISTER TO SPAIN, MEMBER OF COMMISSIONTO NEGOTIATE TREATY OF INDEPENDENCE, ENVOY TO GREAT

BRITAIN, GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK, ETC.

EDITED BY\ V > ~HENRY P. JOHNSTON, A.M.

PROFESSOR OF HISTORY IN THE COLLEGE OP THE CITY OP NEW YORK

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VI CONTENTS OF VOLUME IV.PAGBTo Mrs. Jay 21

Philadelphia Democratic resolutions-Farewell words fromshipboard.

To Lord Grenville 22Announcing his arrival at Falmouth, June 8, 1794,as special

envoy from the United States.To Lord Grenville 23

Arrival at London-Desires to present his secretary, Col.Trumbull, and his Gay's) son.

From Lord Grenville. 23His Majesty will receive Mr. Jay Wednesday sev'nnight,

To Mrs. Jay 24Domestic, newsyletter fromLondon-M entionsthe Kembles,

Vaughans, and Mrs. General Gage.To President Washington . 26

Anticipates good results of his mission-Believes that mer-cantile injuries at leastwill be redressed- .. Youradministrationis greatly commended.

To Edmund Randolph 28Announces arrival at London-Preliminary interviews with

Grenville-Hopes that no intelligence ofan irritating naturewill arrive from the United States.

vTo Alexander Hamilton 29Prospects as to the mission-He will accommodate rather

than dispute.From Lindley Murray 31

Friendly letter-Trusts that Jay's labors may be happily~ crowned

.:.ToPresident Washington 33J The matterfof the western posts-No attacks pending the

negotiations.To John Anstey 35

Friendly letter-The great drama in Europe.To Lord Grenville 36

Captures and impressments.To Edmund Randolph 36

The British Cabinet absorbedwith the continental situation-Patience and caution in the American business necessary.


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To Lord GrenvilleAmericanvessels irregularly captured and condemned.

From Lord Grenville .Assures Jay that impressments are contrary to the King's

desire-New instructions to be sent to naval officers.To President Washington .

Conversationswith Grenville and the King show their favor-able disposition.

To Judge HobartProgress of agriculture in Great Britain-Sir John Sinclair's

farm in ScotIand-Bentham's newmachinesformakingwheels.To Colonel Read

Friendly letter-Peace seems to be .. going fast out offashion.

To Lindley MurrayFriendly letter, with philosophical reflections-The conti-

nental war unlike commonwars.To James Monroe

Respecting an English lady prisoner in France.From President Washington

The western posts-Attitude of the Canadian authoritiesencourages Indian disturbances.

To Nicholas CrugerPlan to make a fortune.To President Washington

I State of the negotiations-Opinion and measures in the United States.~(TO Edmund Randolph . :~. Officialletter, giving history of the progress of the negotia-. tions and outlines of the terms of the proposed treaty.

To Alexander Hamilton. . .; ; Party processions, toasts, and British property seizures in:1 Americanot likely to temper opinion in England.~ To Alexander Hamilton.~, Introducing M. De RochefoucauldLiancourt.f~ ~To Lord Mornington .,it Informing him that an American going to Paris would convey:~:I messagesfor him.~- r4~~-,::;: 1~; ~ f ~\ : i ~ . -:~~~~f

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viii CONTENTS OF VOLUME IV.PAGEFrom Lord Mornington 116

Stating the situation of his brother and sister, lately impris-oned inFrance.

From Lady Mornington 119Sensible of Jay's bumane attention in the foregoing case.

To Lady Mornington . 120Uncertain of the action of France toward the prisoners.

From John Sloss Hobart 120Enterprise about New York-Cotton factories-Rise in real

estate.To President Washington . 122

The British government not promoting Indian hostilities inthe Northwest.

To Edmund Randolph 123Relative to the treaty.

From Lord Grenville. 126Acknowledges the friendly sentiments expressed by President

Wasbington.From John Drayton . 127

Presents Jay with one of his publications-Representation inSouth Carolina.

From President Washington 128Western insurrection-Political societies-Will neither invite

nor discourage immigration.To Oliver Ellsworth 132

The treaty concluded.To President Washington . 133

Treaty signed, and he is anxious to return home,To Alexander Hamilton 135

.. My task is done - If this treaty fails, I despair ofanother.

To Rufus King .Believes the treaty will prove advantageous.To Thomas Pinckney

The treaty is signed.To Edmund Randolph

Explains at length the vital points of the treaty. 137


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To Lord Grenville 145Relative to the treaty-Will continue to cultivate amity and

good-will.From Colonel John Trumbull 148

As to the acceptance of gifts from the British government.To John Quincy Adams 149

Affairs in America satisfactory.From President Washington 150

CriticizesMonroe-\Vestern insurrection suppressed.To Tench Coxe . 152

Next tothe King, President 'Vashington more popular inEngland than any man in it.

1795To John Hartley 153

Reflectionson war and human passions.From John Quincy Adams 154

Good results of Jay's negotiations-Alarm in Holland overthe European situation.

From James Monroe . 156Nothing but a copyof the British treaty will satisfy France.

To James Monroe 157The treaty will not operate against France-A copy cannotbe furnishedwithout authority from the United States.

To President Washington. 160The situation in the United States-The treaty and the

spirit in which he conducted the negotiation.To President Washington . 162

Further respecting the operation of the treaty-England willgive it a fair trial-The war spirit high in that country-Tradeprospects.

From Thomas Pinckney 172Upon the acceptanceof gifts byAmericanministers at foreign

courts.From Lord Grenville . 173

Respecting the ratification of the treaty-Situation in France.


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x CONTENTS OF VOLUME IV.P GaFrom Judge William Cushing 176

Congratulates Jay on his return to America.To President \Vashington . 177

Resigning the officeof Chief-Justice.To General Henry Lee 178

Partisanship and the treaty.From Colonel John Trumbull 179

His reception by Monroe at Paris in the treaty matter-Cap-tures and neutral ships-France and her newconstitution.

From Timothy Pickering . 182Suggests a public declaration by the President of the prin-

ciples of his government-The treaty will be ratified.To Timothy Pickering 183

The President's firmnessand dignity will carry the countrysafely through the storm of party strife.

To Edmund Randolph 186The violent opposition to the treaty anticipated-His ownmind at peace.

From President Washington 187Requests a digest of views and points on the West India

trade for use in future negotiationswith England.To President Washington . 189

Specifies points as requested, but advises postponement ofthe matter until a more friendly disposition is shown by theAmerican people.

To James Duane 191The opposition to the treaty-Parties interested.

From Judge Hobart - 195On GovernorJay's thanksgivingproclamation.

To President Washington . 197The public mind becomingmore composed.

From President Washington 197Circumspectionin making appointments.

To Robert G. Harper 198His feelings towards the French court and the French people.


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To Rev. Uzal Ogden.Christianity and .. The Age of Reason.

To Judge LowellDemagoguesmust be expected-Good men inactive.

From Lord Grenville .Friendly and complimentary letter.

From President Washington.. My answer yesterday to the House will set a host of scrib-blers to work.

To Lady AmherstReturns thanks for prints.

From Walter RobertsonDesires to paint Jay's portrait.

To President Washington .The New York Federalists will support his measures.

To Lord GrenvilleThe treaty will be accepted in America-Hopes impressmentswill cease.

From President WashingtonFriendly letter-The massof Americans mean well.

To Tammany SocietyDeclines to order the public flags to be raised in honor of

their anniversary.To Rev. Dr. ThatcherGov. Hancock's son-Has faith in the intelligence of the

country.To William Vaughan.

Reflections on society and reformations.To the Mayor of New York

Recommends the purchase of Bedloe's Island by the State fora lazaretto.

To George HammondAs to the West India commerce.From Lord Grenville .

Orders renewed against impressments.From Dirck Ten Broeck

Has secured accommodations for Gov. Jay in Albany.

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