Title
[Document, 1789 January 23]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
January 23, 1789
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Prompted by letter of Gentleman in France to Boston in a newspaper John Jay inquired of French Minister if reported edict excluding foreign whale oil from French ports were, indeed, in effect. Minister knew nothing of edict, but said it was possible; observed that commerce with France should be regulated on stable principles and fixed by Treaty. Mr. Pintard, former U.S. agent in Madeira will deliver the letter. Wishes to pay compliments to Adams.
Identifier
columbia.jay.06422