The Selected Papers of John Jay: 1760-1779
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (793 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0813928044 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 904 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Excellent source for early American History Reader This volume is an extraordinary collection of early American history told through the letters of John Jay, founding father, diplomat, revolutionary, abolitionist, first Chief Justice, and governor of N.Y., 1795-1801. Readers will learn firsthand the precarious situation of the revolutionary forces against the British, the struggle for independence, and more,through Jay's correspondence with George Washington and his generals, Thomas Jefferson, and others. Most intriguing are the sundry interesting tidbits so characteristic of Jay's letters, such as how to graft trees and select heifers, to a description of the weathe
Livingston, Gouverneur Morris, and Alexander Hamilton, into the front ranks of New York's moderate revolutionary leaders. The volume closes with John and Sally Jay's eventful voyage to Europe, including a brief layover at Martinique after their ship was dismasted and rendered virtually rudderless.The publication of this volume has been supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.. The work consists of a wide-ranging selection of the most significant and interesti