Title
[Document, 1793 n.d.]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
1793 n.d.
Language
English
Physical Description
8 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Notes about Genet's removal as French minister in the United States. Invective against Jay's certificate that claimed to have evidence concerning Genet's supposed threats against the person of the president. Discusses Jay's recourse to the 'awful tribunal of the public' (about Genet), his position as Supreme Court justice and the rights of the citizenry of New York State vis-a-vis the constitution. Reclaims governance by law vs. rule of the passions.
Identifier
columbia.jay.01541