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
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Note
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