The papers of John Jay

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[Document, 1786 September 25]

1. [Document, 1786 September 25]

Name: Parsons, Samuel H. (Author) United States. Continental Congress. President (Addressee)
Date: September 25, 1786
Summary: He has completed negotiations with the Commissioner of Virginia and they have selected General Lincoln as the third commissioner. While he is reluctant to proceed without the concurrence of all commissioners, he will call upon Congress to obtain their...
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[Document, 1786 September 29]

2. [Document, 1786 September 29]

Name: Parsons, Samuel H. (Author) United States. Continental Congress. President (Addressee)
Date: September 29, 1786
Summary: The civil commotions in Massachusetts and the unsettled state of affairs in his own state, make it necessary that he resign his commission. He cannot with safe conscience leave his family at such a time.
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