Title
[Document, 1794 September 07]
Library Location
Name
Grenville, Lord (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
September 07, 1794
Language
English
Physical Description
10 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Encloses some "observations" designed to "narrow as much as possible" the points of discussion. Observations deal with points raised in John Jay's "notes" discussed 6 September. Hopes to have data ready for discussion of East Indies by Tuesday or Wednesday. Also includes two alterations to be made in the commercial project as result of 6 September conversations. Enclosure: "Observations Enclosed with the Above Letter" Contains Grenville's suggestions for revising Article 1; explanation for suggestion that St. Croix Commissioners meet in London; intent of his suggested articles on Mississippi navigation and admission of American shipping to Empire ports (Articles 5, 6,7). Also comments on Articles 8, and 11-18. Suggests changes of wording in Articles 2 and 3 of Commercial Project.
Identifier
columbia.jay.05004