Title
[Document, 1796 January 26]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
January 26, 1796
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
This is a manuscript copy. Suggests that Commissioners appointed to adjust U.S.-British claims, be either merchants or lawyers. For merchant suggests Higginson of Boston; for lawyer Judge Paterson or Mr. Marshall. Merchants considering British creditor's claims should be appointed from states north of Potomac, preferably Philadelphia. Agrees with Sir John Sinclair that new inventions should be encouraged by governments, but does not think time is opportune to make such a legislative suggestion.
Identifier
columbia.jay.05359