LS, 1785 May 10, Office for Foreign Affairs, to John Lowell, Boston.

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LS, 1785 May 10, Office for Foreign Affairs, to John Lowell, Boston.

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Letter contains one of Jay's most significant and early statements on Federalism. "It is my first wish to see the United States assume and merit the Characrter of one Great Nation, whose Territory is divided into different States merely for convenient Government, and the more easy and prompt Administration of Justice." Jay was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

1 1/2 p. c 33 x 21 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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