Acknowledges letters of 10, 19 and 30 April and May 1. Congress still lacks quorum. Comments on importance of Constitutional Convention and need for a strong national government. Describes Adams' book as "valuable". Indian uprisings. Adams' resignation not yet reported to Congress. Delays of Congress on "almost every interesting subject" decried.
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United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829