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[Document, 1781 October 05]

1. [Document, 1781 October 05]

  • Name: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 05, 1781
  • Summary: Letter of introduction for James Monroe. Monroe will be able to give John Jay full account of American affairs and especially "of the prospect we have thro' the aid of our father of France of making captives of L/or/d Cornwallis and his army, of the r...
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[Document, 1783 April 11]

2. [Document, 1783 April 11]

  • Name: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 11, 1783
  • Summary: Jefferson never could leave America because no vessel would leave after the departure of the French fleet. Congratulates Jay on the preliminaries and hopes he will stay in Europe where his talents can be used in one of the posts there.
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[Document, 1783 April 11]

3. [Document, 1783 April 11]

  • Name: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 11, 1783
  • Summary: Jefferson never could leave America because no vessel would leave after the departure of the French fleet. Congratulates Jay on the preliminaries and hopes he will stay in Europe where his talents can be used in one of the posts there.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1784 March 2 - 1...

4. [Document, 1784 March 2 - 1793 April 14]

  • Name: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author) Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824 (Author)
  • Date: March 2, 1784 - April 14, 1793
  • Summary: Copies of a group of documents relating to Henry Remsen: resolution of the Continental Congress, 2 March 1784; Charles Thomson to Jay, n.d. August 1784; Thomas Jefferson's certificate for Remsen, 14 April 1792.
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Document, 1785 August 14

5. Document, 1785 August 14

  • Name: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1785 August 14
  • Summary: Despite Vergennes' words to the contrary, believes that Luzerne will probably not return to America. He might replace Ahdemar, who was forced to return from his embassy in London because of illness. Another year's peace is prob...
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[Document, 1785 August 14]

6. [Document, 1785 August 14]

  • Name: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 14, 1785
  • Summary: Mr. Short took the Prussian treaty to London for Adams to sign and it should be in American soon. Spain has paid a great price for her treaty with Algiers and that state now seems to be preparing for hostilities against us. If Lamb does not arrive soo...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1785 August 14]

7. [Document, 1785 August 14]

  • Name: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 14, 1785
  • Summary: The return of d'Adhemar from London makes it likely that La Luzerne will succeed him as ambassador. The activities and France and Britain indicate that there is a growing tension between them which could result in war. Of the two, Britain is the least...
  • Number of Images: 5
[Document, 1785 August 14]

8. [Document, 1785 August 14]

[Document, 1785 August 23]

9. [Document, 1785 August 23]

  • Name: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 23, 1785
  • Summary: If Jefferson were given the choice, he would prefer to encourage agriculture because of the qualities it bestows on those who pursue that vocation. However if the energies of American must be turned from agriculture, let them excel in oceanic commerce...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1785 August 30]

10. [Document, 1785 August 30]

  • Name: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 30, 1785
  • Summary: The payment of the bounty to the crew of the Alliance has finally been settled, although Jefferson has had to pledge the credit of the United States to be security for the payment of any Frenchmen's claims to the fund. Postal convention was allegedly ...
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Document, 1785 December 02

11. Document, 1785 December 02

  • Name: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author) Vergennes, Charles Gravier, comte de, 1719-1787 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1785 December 02
  • Summary: Jefferson expresses his thanks for the abatement of duties on fish oils. Congress "will receive with particular satisfaction this new proof of the king's friendship to the United States." According to Julian P. Boyd, Papers of ...
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[Document, 1785 December 24]

12. [Document, 1785 December 24]

  • Name: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 24, 1785
  • Summary: Paul Jones has accounted for prize monies paid to him. It appears Fortin never applied to French courts for justice in connection with Limosin case. Merchants of Triest wish to trade with the United States, and Emperor has asked the protection of Cong...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1785 July 12]

13. [Document, 1785 July 12]

  • Name: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 12, 1785
  • Summary: Encloses petition by a British pilot who lost his arm while on board the Bon Homme Richard in its engagement with the Serapis. Also letters and documents from Paul Jones concerning the man. Asks Congress' consideration of granting a pension to the man...
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Document, 1785 June 17

14. Document, 1785 June 17

  • Name: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1785 June 17
  • Summary: Reports that he has notified Vergennes of his appointment and presented his letter of credence to the king at a private audience. Negotiations between the Emperor and the United Netherlands, though long and drawn-out, will prob...
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[Document, 1785 June 17]

15. [Document, 1785 June 17]

  • Name: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 17, 1785
  • Summary: Negotiations going on between the Emperor and the Netherlands, and between the Emperor and the Elector of Bavaria. It seems that Europe will enjoy peace for another year. France's assistance in the Dutch dispute with the Emperor seems indicative that ...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1785 June 18]

16. [Document, 1785 June 18]

  • Name: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author)
  • Date: June 18, 1785
  • Summary: Sends their letter closing the negotiation with Berlin. Letter on counter draught from court of Tuscany. Have heard from Adams that a Mr. Lamb coming with instructions on the negotiation with Barbary. Anxious to settle matters with these powers. Have ...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1785 June 18]

17. [Document, 1785 June 18]

  • Name: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author)
  • Date: June 18, 1785
  • Summary: Sends their letter closing the negotiation with Berlin. Letter on counterdraught from court of Tuscany. Have heard from Adams that a Mr. Lamb coming with instructions on the negotiation with Barbary. Anxious to settle matters with these powers. Have g...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1785 March 14]

18. [Document, 1785 March 14]

  • Name: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 14, 1785
  • Summary: Suggests amendments and changes in the Prussian-United States commercial treaty. The monopoly granted to the merchants of the city of Konigsberg must be acknowledged to restrict American trading privileges. The carriage of enemy goods in a vessel shal...
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Document, 1785 May 11

19. Document, 1785 May 11

[Document, 1785 May 11]

20. [Document, 1785 May 11]

  • Name: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 11, 1785
  • Summary: Thanks him for forwarding new commission as minister plenipotentiary to Court of France. He will endeavor to prove worthy of Congress' confidence by an ardent attention to the duties annexed to the office to which he has been appointed.
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