Document, 1789 January 10

Name
Barnwell, Robert, 1761-1814 (Author)
Kean, John, 1756-1795 (Addressee)
Title
Document, 1789 January 10
Abstract
Has highest estimation of JayÆs character, from official writing and his conversation. "The most happy talent in the distribution of his subjects, the closest reasoning and the most impartial reports combine to render him the most proper person for the office which he holds." Has same spirit and appearance of "a Hamden and a Pym." Legislature in Alban y undecided on method of choosing senators and electors; the Senate has Federalist majority and the House an anti-Federalist. The Federalists in New York City hope the Senate will not give in; even a situation of no appointments is better than allowing the anti-Federalists to "commix with the government." Important for the state because the party system established there will "tinge every transaction unconnected or not with the New Government." Important for the union because representatives will have to establish the times, manner and place of holding elections, a difficult task. Must get into the subject of the delivery of fugitives from both the United States and Spain. Discussed this with Jay who thinks that Don Diego Gardoqui will negotiate this separately rather than in a general treaty.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
1789 January 10
Physical Description
4
Note
The entire content of the original has been digitized.
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
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Also In
The papers of John Jay