The papers of John Jay

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[Document, 1780 November 18]

1. [Document, 1780 November 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814 (Addressee)
Date: November 18, 1780
Summary: Commends Gerry on the constitution agreed upon by the State constitutional convention, and requests that a copy be sent to him in Spain. Has written about political affairs to the President of Congress, but fears that the letter may contain more than ...
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[Document, 1782 January 09]

2. [Document, 1782 January 09]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814 (Addressee)
Date: January 09, 1782
Summary: Is pleased about Yorktown. Even though Jay has suffered from the continental currency, opulence is not necessary. He will "never cease to prefer a little with freedom, to opulence without it." God should be praised for the state of abundance in the na...
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