columbia.jay.11852
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
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Jay, John, 1745-1829
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Document, 1785 August 28
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1785 August 28
17850828
Enclosing statutes prohibiting exportation of enumerated tools used in
manufacturing. "I have transcribed this catalogue, because I think it is very proper
that gentlemen should attend to it. It shews the spirite of this country towards the
United States and summarily comprehends a volume of politics for us." "I think it would
be worth while for our American academies to make collections of (these tools) for their
museums, such a collection would be a great curiosity, and more profitable to our
country than a more costly collection of shells, birds, (etc.)."
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United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Jay, John, 1745-1829
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