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Document, 1785 October 27

141. Document, 1785 October 27

  • Name: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1785 October 27
  • Summary: Yesterday Carmarthen said he would deliver papers relative to the correspondence between Governor Bowdoin and Captain Stanhope to Lord Howe's department. Carmarthen thought some of the letters extremely improper. Adams anticipa...
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Document, 1785 September 02

142. Document, 1785 September 02

  • Name: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1785 September 02
  • Summary: Discusses the advisability of suggesting appointments of English Ministers to America; on Consuls and Vice Consuls "to explore new channels of commerce and new markets for our produce." Suggests Barclay be sent to London.
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Document, 1785 September 03

143. Document, 1785 September 03

Document, 1785 September 06

144. Document, 1785 September 06

  • Name: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1785 September 06
  • Summary: Etiquette of letters of credence and recall. Concerning the posts: "the ministers are wrapped up in silence" and concerning the state of the Nation: "the people are discontented and the populace tumultuous" "I am not, however, ...
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[Document, 1785 September 06]

145. [Document, 1785 September 06]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 06, 1785
  • Summary: Sends Adams an act of Congress on the correspondence between the Governor of Massachusetts and Captain Stanhope. It is difficult to predict the actions of Britain in recent years. Their feeling of resentment against us causes them to hurt their trade ...
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Document, 1785 September 15

146. Document, 1785 September 15

  • Name: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1785 September 15
  • Summary: Transmitting the ratification of the treaty and convention between the United States and the States General of the United Netherlands. Wishes receipt of it may be noted in the Journals of Congress. The seals are "in elegant sil...
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[Document, 1786 April 25]

147. [Document, 1786 April 25]

  • Name: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author)
  • Date: April 25, 1786
  • Summary: The British Secretary of State informed them that the project of the commercial treaty contained political articles which must be deleted; as he would not further elaborate, they drew up a new project with fewer articles. In this new draft they have e...
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[Document, 1786 August 18]

148. [Document, 1786 August 18]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 18, 1786
  • Summary: Sends Adams the papers on the brig from New Hampshire which was seized by a British commander. The case is clouded by the attempt of the American ship at first to pass as a British vessel. Adams to use his discretion.
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[Document, 1786 August 19]

149. [Document, 1786 August 19]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 19, 1786
  • Summary: Delays occur from lack of adequate representation in Congress. Has advised that new commissions be issued to Jefferson and Adams. Can only pass along the judgment of Congress although he may not agree with it.
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[Document, 1786 February 02]

150. [Document, 1786 February 02]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 02, 1786
  • Summary: Pamphlet containing his correspondence with Littlepage was encouraged and stimulated by subjects of America's "good allies". Jay knows he is unpopular with foreign courts because of his steadfast attachment to the interests of the U.S.. For posterity'...
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[Document, 1786 February 03]

151. [Document, 1786 February 03]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 03, 1786
  • Summary: Dutch jealous of our commerce with East. Rich cargos coming here from India to avoid British laws. Temple is cautious.
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Document, 1786 February 09

152. Document, 1786 February 09

  • Name: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1786 February 09
  • Summary: Testimonial to the satisfactory conduct and accomplishments of Colonel Humphreys who is returning to America in the spring, if he should not receive orders from Congress to remain longer in Europe.
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[Document, 1786 February 14]

153. [Document, 1786 February 14]

  • Name: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 14, 1786
  • Summary: Received John Jay's letter enclosing two pamphlets, one of which Adams is sending on to Mr. Jefferson in Paris. The character of the writer is at the same time condescending and impertinent. Those like Mr. Littlepage, the writer, give the native-born ...
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Document, 1786 February 14

154. Document, 1786 February 14

  • Name: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1786 February 14
  • Summary: Adams has received two pamphlets from Jay, transmitted one to Jefferson; Adams comments on the situation. "It is a mortifying consideration that (there is no protection) against rude and virulent Attacks" but "In this case I re...
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[Document, 1786 February 16]

155. [Document, 1786 February 16]

  • Name: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 16, 1786
  • Summary: American commerce can be protected from the African pirates only by elaborate presents or preparations for war. European powers usually send a squadron of fighting ships with the ministers they send to negotiate.
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Document, 1786 February 16

156. Document, 1786 February 16

  • Name: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1786 February 16
  • Summary: The expenses of insuring American vessels at London is not worth the premium, only two ships have been taken by Algerines, one by Morocco. American merchants should open insurance offices at home. Lamb drew pounds 2,000 on Adam...
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Document, 1786 February 17

157. Document, 1786 February 17

  • Name: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1786 February 17
  • Summary: Tripoline Ambassador declares peace with England, but at war with America. As sovereigns of the Mediterranean, Tripoli, Constantinople, Algiers and Morocco must negotiate a treaty with any nation wishing to navigate that sea. A...
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Document, 1786 February 20

158. Document, 1786 February 20

  • Name: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1786 February 20
  • Summary: Tripoline Ambassador has called on Adams and evidenced friendship; urged a treaty at this time, for later treaty would be difficult to make, if Turks and Algerines got into the habit of war it would be difficult to persuade the...
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[Document, 1786 February 22]

159. [Document, 1786 February 22]

  • Name: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 22, 1786
  • Summary: Tripolitan ambassador suggests probable terms of a peace treaty. Feels that it should be in perpetuity since renegotiation would be expensive. A perpetual treaty would be acceptable for a sum of 30,000 guineas. This is a bargain compared to what Spain...
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[Document, 1786 February 22]

160. [Document, 1786 February 22]