August 14, 1795

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Dickinson, et al.

Memorial regarding Jay's Treaty. Answers Dickinson's current inquiry regarding a memorial with an enclosure previously sent to the Selectmen of Boston (not included).

GLC00496.100

August 25, 1795

Glenn, John, fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Glen, Schenectady [sic]

John Glen was a NY Congressman. Also discusses domestic reaction, Washington signing Jay's treaty, resignation of Randolph as Secretary of State, and suicide of the French consul in Pennsylvania. Henry Glen was from Schenectady.

GLC00586

6 April 1796

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from the "Department of State." Pickering informs Knox of his appointment by President George Washington to a commission to determine the Eastern boundary of the United States on the St. Croix River in Maine [as stipulated by Jay's Treaty of November 1794]. Writes that the commission's work will be delayed indefinitely due to complications with the British in those territories, but as soon as those issues are corrected, Knox can begin. Explains the pay rate for Knox's position and estimates how long the job will take. Hopes he will accept the appointment.

GLC02437.06694

21 July 1795

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter and informs Knox of various governmental events, including the signing of the resolutions by the democratic society of Philadelphia, as well as Jay's treaty and John Jay's negotiations with Great Britain. Noted as written at the War Office.

GLC02437.06468

14 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 appointment.

GLC02437.06706

September 20, 1795

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing a letter recently received from Knox "with great pleasure." Comments on Knox's home in Maine (Knox retired to his estate, Montpelier, in 1795, located near the St. George River in Thomaston, Maine). Mentions the "Treaty with Great Britain," possibly referring to the Jay Treaty, signed by Washington in August 1795. Refers to public opinion of the Treaty. Discusses the details of providing for George Washington Lafayette (son the Marquis de Lafayette and the President's godson). Relates that he has arranged for Lafayette to be cared for…

GLC02437.09349

14 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Timothy Pickering

Writes that he sent Pickering another letter officially declining the offer of a position on the committee to negotiate the boundary between Maine and Canada. Declares that if they are unable to secure another suitable commissioner, and one is needed this year to begin negotiations, he would find no objection in serving out the year until a new appointee is found. Suggests that Judge [James] Sullivan may be a suitable replacement. Touches briefly on negotiations with England. See GLC02437.06704 and GLC02437.06706 for related information.

GLC02437.06707

1796/03/05

Newspaper

Title: 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

1794/07/03

Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. LeRoy and Mr. Bayard

Discusses a shipping business venture. Comments on French naval activities in the West Indies, including their recapturing of Guadeloupe from the British. Mentions a possible response from Sir John Jervis. Speculates that the French might not only recover the islands taken by Jervis but capture him as well. Expects a positive outcome from John Jay's upcoming negotiations in London, part of which were aimed at obtaining indemnities for shippers, securing the right to trade in the British West Indies, and ensuring peace. That meeting produced Jay's Treaty.

GLC02450.08

1794/12/20

Josiah, James, fl. 1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jesse & Robert Waln re: recently signed treaty (Jay's) of trade & commerce

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02500.07

1795/08/20

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Adams re: career prospects of John Q. Adams, the Jay Treaty

Written as President to his Vice President. Washington writes that young Adams should not think of retiring because his fair prospects may bring him to the head of the diplomatic corps. Washington also mentions the protests in Boston and elsewhere against Jay's Treaty. He calls "these meetings in opposition to the constituted authority... useless, as they are at all times improper and dangerous." J. Q. Adams eventually served in St. Petersburg.

GLC02793.004

1795/04/03

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: George Joy Esqr.

Jay's treaty, French revolution, whiskey rebellion

GLC07964

1796/06/30

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1795/12/17

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 'great nations, Sir, said he, never complain." Docketed on address leaf. Written in Monticello

GLC04794

1795/01/17

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1794/11/15

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Lee re: foreign affairs

"It appears... that G.B. is beginning to relax in her injurious policy towards this country and that some favorable issue may be expected to the mission of Mr. Jay."

GLC07578

1796/10/20

Jay, John, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Trumbull re: advice on how to conduct negotiations with the British

Advice on how to conduct effective negotiations with the British on administering the fifth and seventh articles of John Jay's treaty. With three sentences struck.

GLC06556