Document, 1795 February 06
Document, 1795 February 06
- Title
- Document, 1795 February 06
- Library Location
- National Archives and Records Administration
- Name
- Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
- Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813 (Addressee)
- Format
- correspondence
- Digital Project
- Papers of John Jay
- Date
- 1795 February 06
- Physical Description
- 3
- Subjects
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; 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