columbia.jay.09284
Jay, John, 1745-1829
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Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833
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Document, 1806 April 14
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correspondence
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1806 April 14
18060414
Has read "War in Disguise" and encloses an answer to it, written "by a
Gentleman of excellent Talents and good Dispositions." Every independent state has a
right to make grants to and treaties with any other without cause for objection by a
third power. When such acts are injurious to others, those others have a right to attack
the abuse, but not the thing abused. Whether a particular act is fraudulent is to be
decided according to the Laws of Nations. These principles do not permit John Jay to
adopt some of the opinions of the writer of the pamphlet. In the Treaty of Amiens we see
concluded the first act of the tragedy which the French Revolution has introduced. Great
Britain still sustains "a conspicuous and important part"; it is not yet certain that
America will join the dramatis personae. Is glad that Lord Grenville has "a
distinguished place" in the new Administration.
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United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Jay, John, 1745-1829
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