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to Henry Knox

Writes to enclose a letter to Knox that he had to update based on new information from Colonel [William Stephens] Smith (not present). Discusses several key political matters, such as a resolution suggested to Congress that is causing alarm in New...

GLC02437.06715

to George Washington

Declines the appointment as a commissioner to negotiate the boundary between Maine and Canada (part of Jay's Treaty). Cites his preoccupation with the construction work being done on his home, as well as the conflict of interest he faces due to his...

GLC02437.06704

to Timothy Pickering

Writes that he received Pickering's letter in which he learned he was appointed head of a committee to negotiate the boundary between Maine and Canada. Declares that while he is grateful for the faith the President places in him, he must decline the...

GLC02437.06706

to Timothy Pickering and George Hammond

Contains several letters. The first letter, to Mr. Pickering, is about Mr. [likely Christopher] Gore, who has delivered Pickering the letter. Gore has been appointed Commissioner of a body negotiating with Great Britain for captured Americans on...

GLC02437.06750

to John Marshall

Marked private. President Washington offers the Ministry of France to Marshall. Says it was necessary to recall Monroe, the current minister. Hopes he will accept the offer as soon as possible. Post script says he wants Marshall to see him when he...

GLC05288

to Rufus King

Written by Marshall as Secretary of State to King as American Minister to Britain. Acknowledges that all letters inclusive to No. 74 have arrived. Says if it is proper, King should send friendly dispositions of the American government after an...

GLC04535

Columbia sentinel. [Vol. 24, no. 52 (March 5, 1796)]

Published by Benjamin Russell. Prints the complete ratification of Jay's treaty. Also includes copy of King's approval and two facsimile signatures of George Washingon.

GLC08623

to [John Jay] re: France's concern over terms of Jay's treaty

Discusses France's concern with the terms of Jay's Treaty. Recipient inferred from contents.

GLC04925

to Oliver Ellsworth re: asking advice in interpreting treaty on privateering

Discusses the sale of prizes taken from the British by the French which violates the 24th Article of Jay's Treaty (1794) with Britain.

GLC04875

to Henry Remsen, Jr. re: erratic nature of deliveries, reaction to Jay's Treaty

Concerning delivery of a nail machine, pea planting, newspaper subscriptions and France's reaction to Jay's treaty. He fears France's reaction to the treaty and that they may be silent on "the principle the Count de Vergennes once expressed to me...

GLC04794