Document, 1781 June 15

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Name:: Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796 (Author); Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee); Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee); Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee); Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee); Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Addressee)
Title:: Document, 1781 June 15
Abstract:: Copy. Instructions to the peace commissioners. They are authorized to accept the mediation of Germany and Russia. Terms: U.S. must have full and complete independence and keep in force the treaties with France. Follow Adams' instructions of 14 August 1779 and 18 October 1780 for boundaries and other particulars. Consult openly and freely with France a nd make no agreement without French approval. Truce a possibility provided British forces are completely removed from American territory.
Subjects:: United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format:: correspondence
Genre:: correspondence
Origin Information:: 17810615
Date:: 1781 June 15
Physical Description:: 0 pages
Note:: The entire content of the original has been digitized.
Library Location:: Ministère des Affaires Etrangères
(Non-Columbia Location)
Also In:: The papers of John Jay