Title
Document, 1788 February 14
Library Location
Name
Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
1788 February 14
Physical Description
0 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Camathen voiced an opinion generally held, that the new constitution qualifies America for negotiations for a commercial treaty. In preparing for departure Adams has been treated with the same "uniform tenor of dry decency and cold civility" he has experienced since his arrival. French ambassadors receive humiliations at Court. Possibility of war discussed.
Identifier
columbia.jay.11961