Letter, 1795 February 9.

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Letter, 1795 February 9.

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Letter to John E. Van Alen discussing political issues. Van Schaack discusses Jay's popularity, the demise of the anti-federalists, and the importance of public sentiment in government accountability. Jay was, at the time, negotiating a treaty of neutrality with Great Britain. Van Schaack felt that he was the second most popular man in the country, next to George Washington.

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American Periodical Series I

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