Title
[Document, 1787 February 04]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
February 04, 1787
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
He has Adams' recommendation to succeed Adams as minister at London, and asks Jay's support in obtaining this position for him. Should another be appointed over him he hopes it will be a man of such a lustrous character and reputation that his being rejected for the post will be justified to the entire world.
Identifier
columbia.jay.07151