Title
[Document, 1796 July 21]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
July 21, 1796
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Wheat harvest in France is abundant, and American wheat cannot compete with European wheat in the marketplaces of Europe. He has shipped a ship full of brandy- since he understands tippling is not out of style, the cargo should sell well. Armies of France successful and prosperity prevails at home. Believes the government wants peace to preserve the current high level of domestic and individual prosperity.
Identifier
columbia.jay.07205