Title
[Document, 1789 January 10]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Barnwell, Robert, 1761-1814 (Author)
Kean, John, 1756-1795 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
January 10, 1789
Language
English
Physical Description
4 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Has highest estimation of Jay's character, from official writing and his conversation. "The most happy talent in the distribution of his subjects, the closest reasoning and the most impartial reports combine to render him the most proper person for the office which he holds." Has same spirit and appearance of "a Hamden and a Pym." Legislature in Albany undecided on method of choosing senators and electors; the Senate has Federalist majority and the House an anti-Federalist. The Federalists in New York City hope the Senate will not give in; even a situation of no appointments is better than allowing the anti-Federalists to "commix with the government." Important for the state because the party system established there will "tinge every transaction unconnected or not with the New Government." Important for the union because representatives will have to establish the times, manner and place of holding elections, a difficult task. Must get into the subject of the delivery of fugitives from both the United States and Spain. Discussed this with Jay who thinks that Don Diego Gardoqui will negotiate this separately rather than in a general treaty.
Identifier
columbia.jay.12961