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Cooper, Thomas, fl. 1789 To Philip Schuyler

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09636.01 Author/Creator: Cooper, Thomas, fl. 1789 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 April 1795 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

This is a letter discussing the return of John Jay, to the United States. It also mentions the possibility of Jay taking position in the government. Cooper insist that Jay is about to sail back, if he has not already left, and tells Schuyler to not listen to those that say Jay will not be returning until the treaty is signed.

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
Jay, John, 1745-1829

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