The papers of John Jay

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: March 13, 1800
Summary: The bearer is Mr. Coleman, who has just been appointed clerk of the New York circuit. The Council on Appointments rejected Skinner, the candidate who had precedence. They expect a great deal from Coleman's reports, and he hopes that Coleman will not d...
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Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: September 22, 1800
Summary: Seems that contradictory reports still exist concerning the treaty negotiations in 1783. Hopes that Napoleon will be less prone to disregard French-American ties than the previous governments of France. Treaty of peace with France on other than just t...
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Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: February 15, 1801
Summary: Gentleman selected for a particular position decided to decline to serve, and he does not know anyone else who would be both willing to serve and capable of doing so.
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