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Jay, John, 1745-1829 to John Trumbull re: advice on how to conduct negotiations with the British

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06556 Author/Creator: Jay, John, 1745-1829 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1796/10/20 Pagination: 2 p. : docket : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 25.4 cm Order a Copy

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.

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