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1. Document, 1779 August 04
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
- Date: 1779 August 04
- Summary: France our staunch ally. War popular because Britain is the enemy. France again at peak of power. Turkey and Russia friendly to France. By her negotiation France's position is even restored in Germany. We should strengthen our ...
- Number of Images: 16
2. Document, 1779 September 07
- Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
- Date: 1779 September 07
- Summary: Has received various letters from Adams. Congratulates him on a safe return to his family and country.
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3. Document, 1780 April 26
- Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
- Date: 1780 April 26
- Summary: Jay judges that Floridablanca will follow the policy of acknowledging American independence and will give aid in the hope of lasting attachments. Sir John Dalrymple is here at Aranjuez. He has seen the imperial Ambassador, the ...
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4. Document, 1780 April 26
- Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
- Date: 1780 April 26
- Summary: Jay judges that Floridablanca will follow the policy of acknowledging American independence and will give aid in the hope of lasting attachments. John Dalrymple is here for his lady's health (it is said). A friend of Gratham. J...
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5. Document, 1780 July 12
- Name: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
- Date: 1780 July 12
- Summary: incl. -Description of Bills of Exchange (Treasury Off. 18 Dec 1779)
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6. Document, 1780 July 17
- Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
- Date: 1780 July 17
- Summary: Concerning the capitulation of Charleston, the reputation of the garrison will suffer until their conduct is explained. They are severely censured here. Jay believes that all the belligerents desire peace. The pride of the king...
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7. Document, 1781 December 15
- Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
- Date: 1781 December 15
- Summary: His negotiations are obstructed by a series of delays, and his mail is subjected to continuous inspection and theft. Agrees with Adams that peace is still at a distance, but is happy about Greene's victory and Cornwallis' defea...
- Number of Images: 3
8. Document, 1781 February 24
- Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
- Date: 1781 February 24
- Summary: Autograph letter signed. Encloses copy of an act of Congress (document 6403) adopting regulations proposed by the Russian Empress. Jay has notified Spain of Adams's appointment to take care of business committed to Laurens and ...
- Number of Images: 2
9. Document, 1781 June 15
- Name: Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee) Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Addressee)
- Date: 1781 June 15
- Summary: Copy. Instructions to the peace commissioners. They are authorized to accept the mediation of Germany and Russia. Terms: U.S. must have full and complete independence and keep in force the treaties with France. Follow Adams' in...
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10. Document, 1781 June 15
- Name: Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee) Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Addressee)
- Date: 1781 June 15
- Summary: Letterbook copy. Instructions to the peace commissioners. They are authorized to accept the mediation of Germany and Russia. Terms: United States must have full and complete independence and keep in force the treaties with Fran...
- Number of Images: 3
11. Document, 1781 June 15
- Name: Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee) Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Addressee)
- Date: 1781 June 15
- Summary: Letterbook copy. Instructions to the peace commissioners. They are authorized to accept the mediation of Germany and Russia. Terms: United States must have full and complete independence and keep in force the treaties with Fran...
- Number of Images: 1
12. Document, 1781 June 15
- Name: Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee) Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Addressee)
- Date: 1781 June 15
- Summary: Copy of document 7368. Commission to Jay, Franklin, Adams, Laurens, and Jefferson to represent the United States as commissioners to negotiate a treaty of peace. Copy of note at close by which Jay certifies that this is a true ...
- Number of Images: 3
13. Document, 1781 June 15
- Name: Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee) Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Addressee)
- Date: 1781 June 15
- Summary: Copy, in the hand of Charles Thomson, of document 7368. Commission to Jay, Franklin, Adams, Laurens, and Jefferson to represent the United States as commissioners to negotiate a treaty of peace.
- Number of Images: 4
14. Document, 1781 June 15
- Name: Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee) Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Addressee)
- Date: 1781 June 15
- Summary: Description from Kenneth Rendell catalogue of Jay's decoding of the instructions to the peace commissioners. They are authorized to accept the mediation of Germany and Russia. Terms: United States must have full and complete in...
- Number of Images: 2
15. Document, 1781 June 15
- Name: Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee) Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Addressee)
- Date: 1781 June 15
- Summary: Copy of document 7368. Commission to Jay, Franklin, Adams, Laurens, and Jefferson to represent the United States as commissioners to negotiate a treaty of peace. Copy of note at close by which Jay certifies that this is a true ...
- Number of Images: 5
16. Document, 1782 April 15
- Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 April 15
- Summary: Tells him of newspaper account he has received which concerns the safe arrival of Adams' son at Boston. He hears that affairs with Adams are very promising, and that Holland is near to acknowledging American independence.
- Number of Images: 1
17. Document, 1782 April 30
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Crommelin, Messrs. (Addressee) Fizeaux, Grand & Co. (Addressee) John de Neufville & Son (Amsterdam, Netherlands) (Addressee) Lande & Fynje, de la, Messrs. (Addressee) Hodshon, John (Addressee) Van Staphorst, Nicholaas (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 April 30
- Summary: If the above named houses will join together in an American loan to be opened by John Adams, no stipulations for any certain sum will be demanded. If this proposition is not agreeable, Adams will enter into a joint loan with an...
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18. Document, 1782 August 02
- Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 August 02
- Summary: Glad of Adams' success in his negotiation in Holland. Cautions Adams not to be too sanguine however. Jay's negotiation with Spain goes on in Paris. Wishes he could have a conference with Adams on the negotiation for peace. Oswa...
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19. Document, 1782 August 13
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 August 13
- Summary: We must be recognized as independent before we agree to negotiate. Otherwise we will be foiled by intrigue. We have nothing but integrity, perspicuity and firmness. Britain would destroy us if she could and therefore we must re...
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20. Document, 1782 August 13
- Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 August 13
- Summary: Sends this letter by way of M. Gautier of Barcelona. He desires to become American Consul at Barcelona and Jay has transmitted his application to Congress.
- Number of Images: 1
21. Document, 1782 August n.d.
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
- Date: 1782 August n.d.
- Summary: Jay and Franklin differ on French motives and John Jay does not wish to fight war for Spain interests. Conversations with Aranda and Rayneval. Jay's deductions. Franklin does not agree. Remarks on French policy. Adams' journal:...
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22. Document, 1782 December 14
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Author) Livingston, Robert R. (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 December 14
- Summary:
- Number of Images: 1
23. Document, 1782 December 14
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Author) Livingston, Robert R. (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 December 14
- Summary:
- Number of Images: 5
24. Document, 1782 December 20
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Author) Livingston, Robert R. (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 December 20
- Summary:
- Number of Images: 1
25. Document, 1782 March 18
- Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 March 18
- Summary: Congratulates Adams on the accession of Friesland and the likelihood of the remainder of Holland following suit in recognizing independence of U.S. Spain still delays, and he can offer but slight hope of a favorable conclusion ...
- Number of Images: 1
26. Document, 1782 November 04
- Name: Oswald, Richard, 1705-1784 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 November 04
- Summary: Calls attention to numerous earlier demands that property of refugees be restored, or if that be impossible, that restitution be made to them. He emphasizes that this demand extends not only to those who have fled North America...
- Number of Images: 0
27. Document, 1782 November 04
- Name: Oswald, Richard, 1705-1784 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 November 04
- Summary:
- Number of Images: 3
28. Document, 1782 November 04
- Name: Oswald, Richard, 1705-1784 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 November 04
- Summary:
- Number of Images: 2
29. Document, 1782 November 04
- Name: Oswald, Richard, 1705-1784 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 November 04
- Summary:
- Number of Images: 2
30. Document, 1782 November 04
- Name: Oswald, Richard, 1705-1784 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 November 04
- Summary: Both Oswald and Strachey insist on the restitution of property to the loyalists or a compensatory payment. This stipulation will also include those who fled to England and those in America. Wants an amnesty on both sides. Relea...
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31. Document, 1782 November 06
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Strachey, Henry (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 November 06
- Summary:
- Number of Images: 2
32. Document, 1782 November 06
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Strachey, Henry (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 November 06
- Summary: Sends Strachey a copy of a letter on the subject of the restitution of the loyalist property which they sent to Oswald.
- Number of Images: 0
33. Document, 1782 November 06
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Strachey, Henry (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 November 06
- Summary: Copy of letter from the American Commissioners to Strachey.
- Number of Images: 2
34. Document, 1782 November 06
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Strachey, Henry (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 November 06
- Summary:
- Number of Images: 1
35. Document, 1782 November 06
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Strachey, Henry (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 November 06
- Summary: Sends Strachey a copy of a letter on the subject of the restitution of the loyalist property which they sent to Oswald.
- Number of Images: 0
36. Document, 1782 November 07
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Oswald, Richard, 1705-1784 (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 November 07
- Summary: They regret that the restoration of refugee estates confiscated by the various States, cannot be affected by the Congress, which body is constitutionally powerless in this regard. They hesitate to mention the inflammatory incid...
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37. Document, 1782 November 07
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Oswald, Richard, 1705-1784 (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 November 07
- Summary:
- Number of Images: 2
38. Document, 1782 November 07
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Oswald, Richard, 1705-1784 (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 November 07
- Summary:
- Number of Images: 2
39. Document, 1782 November 07
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Oswald, Richard, 1705-1784 (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 November 07
- Summary: The lands of the loyalists were confiscated by the states and the states alone have jurisdiction over the question. Not possible even to consider the restoration of Tory property and no compensation can be thought of unless on ...
- Number of Images: 0
40. Document, 1782 November 07
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Oswald, Richard, 1705-1784 (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 November 07
- Summary: The lands of the loyalists were confiscated by the states and the states alone have jurisdiction over the question. Not possible even to consider the restoration of Tory property and no compensation can be thought of unless on ...
- Number of Images: 0
41. Document, 1782 November 17
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Author) Livingston, Robert R. (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 November 17
- Summary:
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42. Document, 1782 November 21
- Name: Jay, James, Sir, 1732-1815 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 November 21
- Summary: Refers to letter from his brother forwarded by John Adams which said that James was under suspicion of disloyalty to America. James says its not so, and will discuss the matter with John Adams in Paris, and that in the meantime...
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43. Document, 1782 November 21
- Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 November 21
- Summary: Lafayette returned to France to press for a land and naval force from France to serve under General Washington. The result of this aid was the capture of Cornwallis. Now has the American commissioners' permission to return to A...
- Number of Images: 2
44. Document, 1782 November 5
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Oswald, Richard, 1705-1784 (Author)
- Date: 1782 November 5
- Summary: Preliminary Articles of peace. Copy in CO 5/8-3.
- Number of Images: 4
45. Document, 1782 October 07
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 October 07
- Summary: Goes to sign treaties with Holland and some time will be needed to prepare dispatches for America. Adams' health also not good. Asks Jay to inform him if there is any difference between him and Franklin on the negotiation. Oct....
- Number of Images: 1
46. Document, 1782 October 29
- Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 October 29
- Summary: Dated "Tuesday 2 Oclock': date supplied by editors. Asks Adams to meet him in the afternoon to dicuss "a matter of Importance which has this moment occurred."
- Number of Images: 2
47. Document, 1782 September 01
- Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 September 01
- Summary: Jay agrees that England must be dealt with on an equal footing. M. Oswald has been informed and has sent to London for further instructions. Encloses a copy of his commission. Mr. Vaughan has no public character. Mr. FitzHerber...
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48. Document, 1782 September 28
- Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
- Date: 1782 September 28
- Summary: Oswald received yesterday a commission to treat "with the commissioners of the United States of America." Say nothing about this until he sees John Jay which should be very soon.
- Number of Images: 1
49. Document, 1783 April 29
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Author) Hartley, David (Addressee)
- Date: 1783 April 29
- Summary: Enclosed with letter Adams, et al. to Robert R. Livingston, 10 September, 1783.
- Number of Images: 2
50. Document, 1783 August 29
- Name: Hartley, David (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Addressee)
- Date: 1783 August 29
- Summary:
- Number of Images: 1
51. Document, 1783 August 30
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Author) Hartley, David (Addressee)
- Date: 1783 August 30
- Summary: Copy. Sorry Hartley's instructions will not allow him to sign the definitive treaty at the place appointed but will sign it with him at Paris.
- Number of Images: 1
52. Document, 1783 December 09
- Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
- Date: 1783 December 09
- Summary:
- Number of Images: 2
53. Document, 1783 February 01
- Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
- Date: 1783 February 01
- Summary: American commissioners should sign passports jointly rather than Franklin sign them individually as ambassador to France.
- Number of Images: 1
54. Document, 1783 February 02
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
- Date: 1783 February 02
- Summary: ALS. Calling a conference preparatory to signing Treaty of Paris. A letter written in the third person calling a meeting of the other ministers at his home the next day at 11. The points for discussion are passports for British...
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55. Document, 1783 February 20
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
- Date: 1783 February 20
- Summary: Hostilities on land and sea to be at an end between the U.S. and Britain from 3 February 1783, the date of the exchange of ratifications.
- Number of Images: 2
56. Document, 1783 July 17
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hartley, David (Addressee)
- Date: 1783 July 17
- Summary:
- Number of Images: 2
57. Document, 1783 July 17
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hartley, David (Addressee)
- Date: 1783 July 17
- Summary:
- Number of Images: 3
58. Document, 1783 July 18
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Livingston, Robert R. (Addressee)
- Date: 1783 July 18
- Summary: Happy to learn of ratification of provisional articles of peace. The Separate and secret article arose from a desire on part of Britain to assert her dominion on the Mississippi as far as possible, her intention being to retain...
- Number of Images: 10
59. Document, 1783 July 26
- Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
- Date: 1783 July 26
- Summary: Laurens at Passy but he is reluctant to act with Commissioners except at their express request. Danish treaty draft prepared and will be forwarded. Need for Dutch loan.
- Number of Images: 1
60. Document, 1783 June 27
- Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Livingston, Robert R. (Addressee)
- Date: 1783 June 27
- Summary: Adams, Franklin and John Jay have prepared the definitive treaty and will communicate it to Hartley tomorrow. Adams sees no point in further negotiations Present British administration much less favorable to United States than ...
- Number of Images: 4