ALS, 1795 January 27, Halton garden [England], to John Jay (with copy of John Jay's letter of l795 January 5 to Bayard).

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ALS, 1795 January 27, Halton garden [England], to John Jay (with copy of John Jay's letter of l795 January 5 to Bayard).

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Bayard was sent to England by Washington, to prosecute U.S. claims before the British admiralty courts, following Jay's treaty with Great Britain, November 19, 1794. He spent four years in London and obtained $10,345,000. from the British government for illegal captures of ships. In these letters, Jay sends instructions to Bayard as to the proper conduct of pursuing these cases, and Bayard replies that he will follow Jay's instructions, detailing the situation as it appeared to him in London.

2 letters, 5 p. & 2 p. 32.5 x 20 cm. and 32 x 20.5 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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