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JAY TO PRESIDENT WASHINGTON. 27
mind as it does on his ; it merits attention, but, in my
opinion, is not conclusive.
The observations I have hitherto made induce me
to believe that the war with France is popular, and
that a war with us would be unpopular. The word
Jacobin is here a term of reproach, and used as such
among the common people. They who wish the
reform of this government do, I apprehend, wish a
certain degree of success to the present French cause,
not because they like it, but because they think such
success would promote their favourite objects. I often
hear gentlemen converse on these subjects, but I think
it prudent to be reserved ; as to their internal parties
and divisions, I make it a rule to remain silent.
Your administration is greatly commended. The
idea entertained by some, of applying private debts to
compensate public injuries, alarms and disgusts, and
impairs credit. I am anxious to have it in my power
to communicate something decisive. As yet, I am
entirely satisfied with the minister.
I ought to add that Mr. Pinckney's conduct relative
to me corresponds with my ideas of delicacy and
propriety.
With perfect respect, esteem, and attachment, I am,
dear sir, your obliged and obedient servant,
John Jay.
P.S.—The enclosed copies of a note of the 19th inst.
from Lord Grenville, and my answer, afford indications of his present temper, that will not escape you.
It is always useful to communicate such papers, but
seldom useful to publish them. Publication, unneces-
| Title | The correspondence and public papers of John Jay - 4 |
| Creator | Jay, John |
| Publisher | G.P. Putnam's Sons |
| Place of Publication | New York, London |
| Date | [1890-93] |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Title | 00000054 |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Transcript | JAY TO PRESIDENT WASHINGTON. 27 mind as it does on his ; it merits attention, but, in my opinion, is not conclusive. The observations I have hitherto made induce me to believe that the war with France is popular, and that a war with us would be unpopular. The word Jacobin is here a term of reproach, and used as such among the common people. They who wish the reform of this government do, I apprehend, wish a certain degree of success to the present French cause, not because they like it, but because they think such success would promote their favourite objects. I often hear gentlemen converse on these subjects, but I think it prudent to be reserved ; as to their internal parties and divisions, I make it a rule to remain silent. Your administration is greatly commended. The idea entertained by some, of applying private debts to compensate public injuries, alarms and disgusts, and impairs credit. I am anxious to have it in my power to communicate something decisive. As yet, I am entirely satisfied with the minister. I ought to add that Mr. Pinckney's conduct relative to me corresponds with my ideas of delicacy and propriety. With perfect respect, esteem, and attachment, I am, dear sir, your obliged and obedient servant, John Jay. P.S.—The enclosed copies of a note of the 19th inst. from Lord Grenville, and my answer, afford indications of his present temper, that will not escape you. It is always useful to communicate such papers, but seldom useful to publish them. Publication, unneces- |
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