Document, 1781 June 15
Document, 1781 June 15
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- Name:
- Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796; Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790; Jay, John, 1745-1829; Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826; Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792
- 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 and make no agreement without French approval. Truce a possibility provided British forces are completely removed from American territory.» Show more
- Subjects:
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
- Format:
- correspondence
- Date:
- 1781 June 15
- Physical Description:
- 0 pages
- Note (Non date):
- The entire content of the original has been digitized.
- Library Location:
- Ministère des Affaires Etrangères
(Non-Columbia Location) - Digital Project:
- Papers of John Jay