The papers of John Jay

[Document, 1779 May 03]

1. [Document, 1779 May 03]

Name: Collins, John, -1795 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Ellery, William (Author)
Date: May 03, 1779
Summary: They have been obstructed in presenting the petition of their state (Rhode Island) to the Congress. The obstructions have been the extended delays by the Boards of the Treasury and the Board of War. Now the delegates take this expedient to bring the m...
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[Document, 1782 August 10]

2. [Document, 1782 August 10]

Name: Howell, David, 1747-1824 (Author) Ellery, William (Addressee)
Date: August 10, 1782
Summary: Jay's letter of his activities in Spain between October 1781 and April 1782 read in Congress. We can expect nothing from that quarter. Jay has been placed in the difficult position of even having to protest bills. Only France through Franklin saved hi...
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