doi:10.7916/z2ry-d189[Document, 1794 May 06]Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813correspondencetextUnited States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809Jay, John, 1745-1829Presents his objections to John Jay's powers to conclude a treaty of commerce with Great Britain. (1) Would involve an abridgement of the powers of the Senate. (2) If John Jay is allowed to sign such a treaty, cannot insert any "form of expression" which would imply less than a stipulation to ratify without contradicting the powers in his Instructions. (3) The people of the United States want a commercial treaty, but would not be content with "one or two articles only, as is proposed by the gentlemen."