Title
[Document, 1787 March 28]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
March 28, 1787
Language
English
Physical Description
6 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Pertains to admission of Phineas Bond as Consul and commercial agent of Great Britain. Jay suggests that Bond be received as a consul despite the lack of a commercial treaty with Britain; this should be communicated to Adams and should be noted as an evidence of Congress' wish to encourage friendship between the two states. As the office of Commissary for commercial affairs is an unlimited one, Jay suggests Britain may intend to constitute Bond a quasi-minister. No commissaries having previously received, it is suggested that this commission be returned, and the offer declined.
Identifier
columbia.jay.03966