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194 CORRESPONDENCE AND PUBLIC PAPERS.
restrictions with which narrow policy opposes the
extension of Divine benevolence. It is pleasant, my
Lord, to dream of these things, and I often enjoy that
pleasure ; but though, like some of our other dreams,
we may wish to see them realized, yet the passions
and prejudices of mankind forbid us to expect it.
I have the honour to be, with great respect and
sincere regard, my Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient
And very humble servant,
John Jay.
jay to john adams.
p. q t New York, 4th May, 1786.
I have been favoured with your letter, in which you
mention Mr. Warren. Your opinion of that gentleman, added to the merits of his family, cannot fail to
operate powerfully in his favour. I have communicated that letter to Mr. King, an able and valuable
delegate from Massachusetts, who, I have reason to
think, wishes well to you, and to all who, like you,
deserve well of their country.
Our friend Gerry has retired from Congress with
a charming, amiable lady, whom he married here. I
regret his absence, for he discharged the trust reposed
in him with great fidelity, and with more industry and
persevering attention than many are distinguished
by. Mr. King has also married a lady of merit, and
the only child of Mr. Alsop, who was in Congress
with us in 1774. I am pleased with these intermar-
| Title | The correspondence and public papers of John Jay - 3 |
| Creator | Jay, John |
| Publisher | G.P. Putnam's Sons |
| Place of Publication | New York, London |
| Date | [1890-93] |
| Language | eng |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Title | 00000229 |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Transcript | 194 CORRESPONDENCE AND PUBLIC PAPERS. restrictions with which narrow policy opposes the extension of Divine benevolence. It is pleasant, my Lord, to dream of these things, and I often enjoy that pleasure ; but though, like some of our other dreams, we may wish to see them realized, yet the passions and prejudices of mankind forbid us to expect it. I have the honour to be, with great respect and sincere regard, my Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient And very humble servant, John Jay. jay to john adams. p. q t New York, 4th May, 1786. I have been favoured with your letter, in which you mention Mr. Warren. Your opinion of that gentleman, added to the merits of his family, cannot fail to operate powerfully in his favour. I have communicated that letter to Mr. King, an able and valuable delegate from Massachusetts, who, I have reason to think, wishes well to you, and to all who, like you, deserve well of their country. Our friend Gerry has retired from Congress with a charming, amiable lady, whom he married here. I regret his absence, for he discharged the trust reposed in him with great fidelity, and with more industry and persevering attention than many are distinguished by. Mr. King has also married a lady of merit, and the only child of Mr. Alsop, who was in Congress with us in 1774. I am pleased with these intermar- |
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