Title
[Document, 1799 January 03]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
January 03, 1799
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Adams' answer to the New York legislature's address was received with approval. France's rejection of Pinckney was bound to result in deterioration of pro-French sentiment in America; French must have done so because another object must have appeared more desirable. Rejection of the three ministers probably proceeds from the same motives. French intend to dominate all of America, both North and South. In light of the condition of Spain and Portugal, only Spain's forbearance has saved their American colonies from French conquest. France is mislead by her adherents in the U.S., and probably they will continue to do so.
Identifier
columbia.jay.06428