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[Document, 1783 March 28]

1. [Document, 1783 March 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Vaughan, Benjamin (Addressee)
Date: March 28, 1783
Summary: Jay thinks that it was wise for Britain to conclude peace. The cessions to France are not extravagant and the terms with America will lead to future friendship. Parliament should have been told of the American offers on commerce and mutual navigation....
Number of Images: 4

[Document, 1783 September 13]

2. [Document, 1783 September 13]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Vaughan, Benjamin (Addressee)
Date: September 13, 1783
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1784 March 21]

3. [Document, 1784 March 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Vaughan, Benjamin (Addressee)
Date: March 21, 1784
Summary: Discusses a business of Van Schaack in which Vaughan is involved. Hopes England will come to an agreement on commerce with America soon or America may adopt a system which will render Europe unnecessary to her. America has advantages over other countr...
Number of Images: 4

[Document, 1784 March 21]

4. [Document, 1784 March 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Vaughan, Benjamin (Addressee)
Date: March 21, 1784
Summary: Deleted section pertains to claiming the Peloquin legacy. Concerning commercial treaty, perhaps England will outwit herself by struggling against an inevitable tide. Recommends that Vaughan go to America--lists advantages. Compliments to Shelburne.
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[Document, 1784 November 30]

5. [Document, 1784 November 30]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Vaughan, Benjamin (Addressee)
Date: November 30, 1784
Summary: America trading at a rapid rate, and British extending large credits. Britain should stop treating India, and her other possessions, as if the people were slaves. The attitude of Britain toward American-West Indian trade is foolish. [Deleted portion p...
Number of Images: 3

[Document, 1784 September 02]

6. [Document, 1784 September 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Vaughan, Benjamin (Addressee)
Date: September 02, 1784
Summary: Since his return has spent most of his time in the country and has not written to friends in Europe. Mr. Vaughan's family stopped by on their way to Albany with Sarah Livingston Jay's sister (Catherine Livingston); everyone was in good health. Believe...
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1787 January n.d.]

7. [Document, 1787 January n.d.]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Vaughan, Benjamin (Addressee)
Date: 1787 January n.d.
Summary: Has been so busy since return, unable to write letters to friends, but now will hopefully devote 1-2 hours a day to correspondence. Thanks for indignation about virulent publication against Jay "by an unworthy young man." Thanks also for drawing of ma...
Number of Images: 3

[Document, 1797 August 31]

8. [Document, 1797 August 31]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Vaughan, Benjamin (Addressee)
Date: August 31, 1797
Summary: Congratulations upon Vaughan's arrival in America. Jay outlines primary objects of his political policy, i.e. to preserve American government as it is until experience shall plainly point out useful amendments to the Constitution, and to repel all for...
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1797 August 31]

9. [Document, 1797 August 31]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Vaughan, Benjamin (Addressee)
Date: August 31, 1797
Summary: Congratulations upon Vaughan's arrival in America. John Jay outlines primary objects of his political policy, i.e. to preserve American government as it is until experience shall plainly point out useful amendments to the Constitution, and to repel al...
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1819 January 04]

10. [Document, 1819 January 04]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Vaughan, Benjamin (Addressee)
Date: January 04, 1819
Summary: Is pleased at the prospect of a visit from Vaughan, his son, and Mr. Gardiner.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1819 January 04]

11. [Document, 1819 January 04]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Vaughan, Benjamin (Addressee)
Date: January 04, 1819
Summary: Is pleased at the prospect of a visit from Vaughan, his son, and Mr. Gardiner.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1819 September 24]

12. [Document, 1819 September 24]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Vaughan, Benjamin (Addressee)
Date: September 24, 1819
Summary: Is returning Coe's treatise on biliary concretions for which he sends his thanks. Hopes he and Mrs. Vaughan will visit Bedford.
Number of Images: 1