Document, 1789 December 14
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- Title
- Document, 1789 December 14
- Library Location
- Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
- Name
- Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
- Hartley, David (Addressee)
- Format
- correspondence
- Digital Project
- Papers of John Jay
- Date
- 1789 December 14
- Physical Description
- 0 pages
- Subjects
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
- Summary
- Reply to Hartley's letter of August. Reflects on the chances of the United States for happiness: "I am inclined to think they will be, because in my Opinion more Light and Knowledge are diffused thro' the mass of the People of this Country than of any other." Cautious optimism on the score of the French Revolution. Glad to hear that British antagonism toward Americans has almost vanished. Hopes two nations will survive as friends and allies. Agrees with Hartley on the delicacy with which the matter of formal government comments on the King George's recovery should be handled.
- Identifier
- columbia.jay.90000