Title
[Document, 1795 February 06]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
February 06, 1795
Language
English
Physical Description
3 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Acknowledges Randolph's letters of 3 December. Replies to same. Does not feel that disagreement over Negroes was sufficient reason for breaking off negotiations. Feels admission of U.S. shipping to Indies great compensation for delay in surrender of posts. Not obliged by treaty to permit France to sell prizes in U.S. ports. By denying privilege to all, adhere to strict impartiality.
Identifier
columbia.jay.04301