Document, 1779 September 18

Title
Document, 1779 September 18
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
1779 September 18
Physical Description
4
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Has not written because of poor health. John Jay cannot appoint the man Hamilton has suggested to the position in question because "my doubts respecting this gentleman are of long standing and arise from circumstances which made deep impression on my mind." M. Neuville's pretensions were too high. Is pleased that both he and Hamilton esteem Fleury. John Jay is undecided about the possibility and the propriety of forming a connection between him and an American Minister. The probability of John Jay's going abroad is very distant.
Identifier
columbia.jay.05638