Title
[Document, 1794 August 30]
Library Location
Name
Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
August 30, 1794
Language
English
Physical Description
3 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Difficulties of sending mail overseas in these times. Forwards letter from Col. Williams concerning attempts of Gov. Simcoe to prevent settlement of Sodus. President doing all he can for peaceful settlement of such matters. Hammond does little to help matters. Insurrection in Pennsylvania seems to have ended peacefully. May serve to demonstrate citizens' horror at opposition to the law.
Identifier
columbia.jay.04441