Title
[Document, 1787 July 31]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
July 31, 1787
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Acknowledges receipt of letters of 8, 14 and 23 May. Transmits copies of various acts of Congress. Many States cooperating in removing obstacles to compliance with Treaty. No definite news yet on Congressional action on Adams' resignation. Philadelphia Convention has agreed on leading principles. Encloses papers showing in what States Treaty is now operating without constraint-papers relating to New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Maryland.
Identifier
columbia.jay.05904