doi:10.7916/p2g8-jw84Document, 1785 November 11correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829Advises merchants of the United States to push their commerce to the East Indies "as far as it will go." The direct trade to be promoted by imposing heavy duties upon Indian goods via Europe. The intercourse worthy of attention. Propriety of Americans conducting themselves well towards the natives.