Title
[Document, 1783 September 24]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
September 24, 1783
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
John Jay's affections are deeply rooted in America, and he can never feel at home in Europe. His health has improved. His desire to see his son plus other reasons has decided him to come home. The Ottoman and Russian empires are on the point of war. If Russia should extend her navigation to Constantinople, the United States might profit. However, what we do abroad is not as important as what we do at home. America must be unified. Boundaries must be settled. "The rapid progress of luxury at Philadelphia is a frequent topic of conversation here; and what is a little remarkable, I have not heard a single person speak of it in terms of approbation."
Identifier
columbia.jay.08340