Adams, John, 1735-1826 to John Jay re: calling a conference preparatory to signing Treaty of Paris
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05610 Author/Creator: Adams, John, 1735-1826 Place Written: Paris, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1783/02/02 Pagination: 1 p. + addr 11.5 x 18.3 cm Order a Copy
An important letter written in the third person calling a meeting of the other ministers at his home the next day at 11. The points for discussion are passports for British and American vessels and preparations "for signature of the definitive Treaty." Adams has written the address leaf in French. With attractive red seal, and docket by John Jay.
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