Title
[Document, 1783 November 14]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
November 14, 1783
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Has been in London a month, and has had but two healthy days since arrival. Does not know disposition of British Cabinet toward commerce treaty. Suggests that a judicious Navigation Act by the United States, well drawn and strenuously administered, would prove a suitable substitute for a commercial treaty with Britain. If the United States continues to act with unity and solidarity they have nothing to fear.
Identifier
columbia.jay.07673