Title
[Document, 1788 August 29]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Bourgoing, Jean-François, baron de, 1748-1811 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
August 29, 1788
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Acknowledges letter delivered by de Warville. New Constitution promises "a greater degree of stability and efficiency to our national government than it has hitherto experienced." Hopes that both parties in France will conduct themselves with moderation and respect for each other's rights and privileges.
Identifier
columbia.jay.07295