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[Document, 1779 August 04]

1. [Document, 1779 August 04]

  • Name: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 04, 1779
  • 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 ties with France reservi...
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Document, 1779 September 07

2. Document, 1779 September 07

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (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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Document, 1780 April 26

3. Document, 1780 April 26

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (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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Document, 1780 April 26

4. Document, 1780 April 26

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (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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Document, 1780 July 12

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Document, 1780 July 17

6. Document, 1780 July 17

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (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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[Document, 1781 December 15]

7. [Document, 1781 December 15]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 15, 1781
  • 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' defeat-anxious to know what i...
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[Document, 1781 February 24]

8. [Document, 1781 February 24]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 24, 1781
  • 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 has asked Spain's friend...
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[Document, 1781 June 15]

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[Document, 1782 April 15]

16. [Document, 1782 April 15]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 15, 1782
  • 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.
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[Document, 1782 April 30]

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[Document, 1782 August 02]

18. [Document, 1782 August 02]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 02, 1782
  • 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. Oswald here. Questions Shelb...
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[Document, 1782 August 13]

19. [Document, 1782 August 13]

  • Name: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 13, 1782
  • 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 remain firm before her. Th...
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[Document, 1782 August 13]

20. [Document, 1782 August 13]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 13, 1782
  • 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.
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