The papers of John Jay

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[Document, 1795 July 07]

1. [Document, 1795 July 07]

Name: Pickman, Benjamin (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 07, 1795
Summary: An unemployed underwriter who has suffered greatly from British depredations on American commerce, he asks that Jay recommend him as one of the commissioners to settle American-British claims.
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[Document, 1795 November 27]

2. [Document, 1795 November 27]

Name: Pickman, Benjamin (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 27, 1795
Summary: Reminds Jay of his interest in being appointed a commissioner to adjust claims between the U.S. and Britain. Since he has heard nothing of this since he wrote to Jay, he again solicits Jay's influence to obtain this appointment.
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