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[Document, 1786 May 04]

81. [Document, 1786 May 04]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 04, 1786
  • Summary: The Episcopal clergy here are pleased with Adams' presentation of the petition on their behalf and its reception. Bishops not very important to our salvation yet hopes the petition will succeed. We do not want Mr. Seabury who is not friendly to our in...
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[Document, 1786 May 04]

82. [Document, 1786 May 04]

[Document, 1786 November 01]

83. [Document, 1786 November 01]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 01, 1786
  • Summary: Hopes differences with Britain can be worked out; from his study of the peace treaty it would seem there has not been a time since its effective date when it has been complied with in America. Massachusetts unrest continues, and Rhode Island is uneasy...
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[Document, 1786 October 04]

84. [Document, 1786 October 04]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 04, 1786
  • Summary: He will doubtless have heard of commotions in New England. The situation is caused by a rage for paper money and by a seemingly faulty constitution of government. The Governor of New Hampshire has things under control, and Massachusetts has remained q...
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[Document, 1787 April 02]

85. [Document, 1787 April 02]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 02, 1787
  • Summary: Encloses copy of Congressional resolutions pertaining to Adams' letter of 4 March 1786; he has been too indisposed to draw instructions thereon, and requests Adams to transmit it informally. Uncertain what good will come of Convention assembled in acc...
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[Document, 1787 February 06]

86. [Document, 1787 February 06]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 06, 1787
  • Summary: Arthur St. Clair elected President of Congress; and Congress has begun their proceedings although they have not as yet taken up the matters mentioned in Adams' letters. Hopes that Colonel / W.S./ Smith will be pleased with his new commission. Encloses...
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[Document, 1787 February 21]

87. [Document, 1787 February 21]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 21, 1787
  • Summary: Adams' sentiments concerning the Massachusetts insurrection have proved to be just. New York instructed its delegates to move in Congress for a Convention, as the feeling prevails that such a Convention should be called with Congress' approbation. New...
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Document, 1787 January 17

88. Document, 1787 January 17

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1787 January 17
  • Summary: Since last letter of 1 November 1786, Congress has not convened; domestic and foreign affairs at a stand still.
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[Document, 1787 July 04]

89. [Document, 1787 July 04]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 04, 1787
  • Summary: Acknowledges letters of 10, 19 and 30 April and May 1. Congress still lacks quorum. Comments on importance of Constitutional Convention and need for a strong national government. Describes Adams' book as "valuable". Indian uprisings. Adams' resignatio...
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[Document, 1787 July 31]

90. [Document, 1787 July 31]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 31, 1787
  • Summary: Acknowledges receipt of letters of 8, 14 and 23 May. Transmits copies of various acts of Congress. Many States cooperating in removing obstacles to compliance with Treaty. No definite news yet on Congressional action on Adams' resignation. Philadelphi...
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[Document, 1787 May 03]

91. [Document, 1787 May 03]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 03, 1787
  • Summary: Advises him that Phineas Bond has been received as consul, but that he will not be received as Commissary for commercial affairs. Congress believe that receipt of such an officer, without a treaty defining his powers, would be improper.
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[Document, 1787 May 12]

92. [Document, 1787 May 12]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 12, 1787
  • Summary: A contest is being held in Congress concerning moving the seat of government to Philadelphia; as a result other pressing matters are ignored. Read book Adams sent him. Cannot agree with Adams that the "great Council" of the U.S. is efficient, rather h...
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[Document, 1787 May 14]

93. [Document, 1787 May 14]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 14, 1787
  • Summary: Encloses letter from D. Huger, dated 2 April last. Huger a member of Congress, and is seeking redress through judicial proceedings. Jay assumes he merely wants the assistance of Adam's interest.
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[Document, 1787 November 03]

94. [Document, 1787 November 03]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 03, 1787
  • Summary: Encloses ratification of Adams' contract, also instructions that funds sent for treaties with Barbary powers are to be utilized to redeem American captives.
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[Document, 1787 October 03]

95. [Document, 1787 October 03]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 03, 1787
  • Summary: Jay feels that the proposed Constitution and the government it establishes will be superior to the present form of government.
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[Document, 1787 October 03]

96. [Document, 1787 October 03]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 03, 1787
  • Summary: Reports submission of Adams resignation to Congress. Encloses copy of proposed Constitution. Fears opposition to it. Fears another interruption in Congressional business due to under-attendance of delegates.
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[Document, 1787 October 16]

97. [Document, 1787 October 16]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 16, 1787
  • Summary: Letterbook copy. Encloses Acts of Congress. Adams has been given leave to return home. Comment on new Constitution: "? many expect much good from its Institution, and others will oppose its Adoption ?. For my part I think it much better than the one w...
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[Document, 1787 September 04]

98. [Document, 1787 September 04]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 04, 1787
  • Summary: Acknowledges receipt of Adams letter of 16 June, which was laid before Congress. Jay does not expect action thereon, since the Congress seems to delay doing anything until the Convention rises.
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[Document, 1787 September 26]

99. [Document, 1787 September 26]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 26, 1787
  • Summary: Concerns claims of Colonel Norton [see Report to Congress, 25 September 1787]. Although the U.S. can do nothing officially, asks Adams to do all that he can for Norton in London.
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[Document, 1788 February 14]

100. [Document, 1788 February 14]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 14, 1788
  • Summary: Transmits letters of recall. Expresses his distrust of reliability of sending mail by way of Ireland. Will send duplicate of letters by packet for Bristol. Massachusetts has adopted Constitution.
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