Title
[Document, 1797 August 31]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Vaughan, Benjamin (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
August 31, 1797
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Congratulations upon Vaughan's arrival in America. John Jay outlines primary objects of his political policy, i.e. to preserve American government as it is until experience shall plainly point out useful amendments to the Constitution, and to repel all foreign influence and interference. Also gives secondary considerations.
Identifier
columbia.jay.08155