doi:10.7916/nnf9-kf45[Document, 1796 March 31]Washington, George, 1732-1799correspondencetextUnited States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809Jay, John, 1745-1829Autograph letter signed. Activities of armed British vessels in the West Indies are particularly intolerable, but he is determined to effectuate the British treaty. Pickman was considered unworthy to serve as a Commissioner by his associates. [Egbert?] Benson declined the position.