Title
[Document, 1795 August 17]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
August 17, 1795
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
It is uncertain whether the President should unofficially comment on the course of his administration. The loss of detachment from public debate might prove damaging; on the other hand an early intervention may stop the activities of the partisans and sway public opinion. Believes the decision can be left to the judgment of the President, who will be able to carry the nation through the present crisis.
Identifier
columbia.jay.12868