They daily expect the arrival of a British commission for the negotiation of a commercial treaty. Jay feels that any commercial treaty should be of temporary nature; when America grows stronger she will be able to successfully demand a commercial treaty permitting free trade with all colonies and islands on or near the American continents. Tells Morris of the invention of "Globes", wherewith men ma y ascend above the clouds. Sends along two engravings of such "globes." Looks forward to returning to America, and requests that desires to keep him in Europe be discouraged.
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United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829