Title
[Document, 1796 January 07]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
January 07, 1796
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Draft. Mr. Baring delivered letter; glad of opportunity to show respect for his father. Happy to hear that Shelburne has returned to health. Awaiting news from Europe on how the campaign ended and if it will bring peace during the winter. Hopes establishment of government in France will promote this aim, although many obstacles. Doubts Monsieur Rayneval will enjoy public confidence and wonders what his politics would be.
Identifier
columbia.jay.08177