Title
[Document, 1794 November 24]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Short, William (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
November 24, 1794
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Treaty signed November 19. Would have given Short more detailed information on the progress of negotiations were it not for "the infidelity of the Post Office in Spain and most other Countries." Treaty contains declaration that it shall not "be construed or operate contrary to our existing treaties with other Powers; and thereby leaves them without any Right to be displeased with it--"
Identifier
columbia.jay.08918