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[Document, 1785 July 07]

1. [Document, 1785 July 07]

Name: Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 07, 1785
Summary: Gratified at the reception of his letter in Congress. Did not expect to get the two pieces of silk back as they were a gift to the Governor Perhaps in making a new voyage, Congress would like to send some such token to the government in Canton. Jay ca...
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[Document, 1785 June 23]

2. [Document, 1785 June 23]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 (Addressee)
Date: June 23, 1785
Summary: Notifies Shaw that Congress feels very well satisfied at the outcome of the voyage and its effort to establish a trade with the Chinese.
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[Document, 1785 May 19]

3. [Document, 1785 May 19]

Name: Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 19, 1785
Summary: Describes the voyage and friendly reception by the Chinese at Canton of the first American ship to sail to that country. The French were especially friendly to the Americans. An English gunner accused of a crime was finally given up to the Chinese aft...
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[Document, 1785 May 30]

4. [Document, 1785 May 30]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 (Addressee)
Date: May 30, 1785
Summary: Sorry he could not hear Shaw's description of the voyage in person. The letter and pieces of silk turned over the Congress and S. will be informed of the results of their deliberations on the subject.
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Document, 1786 December 31

5. Document, 1786 December 31

Name: Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1786 December 31
Summary: English ships from India, and Dutch ships from East Indies enjoy many advantages in the trade with China. French have just begun to enter China trade; their consul holds a court of chancery for subjects of France. Details the m...
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[Document, 1786 January 30]

6. [Document, 1786 January 30]

Name: Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 30, 1786
Summary: Thanks Congress his appointment as Consul for Canton. Also suggests a man to be Vice Consul.
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[Document, 1786 January 30]

7. [Document, 1786 January 30]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 (Addressee)
Date: January 30, 1786
Summary: Sends Shaw's commission as Consul in Canton.
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[Document, 1787 December 21]

8. [Document, 1787 December 21]

Name: Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 21, 1787
Summary: The price of tea has risen to new heights, and the English appear determined to monopolize the tea shipments. In all areas of Asia England is becoming a preeminent power, and it is possible the other European powers may combine against her. Between th...
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