From John Jay to George Washington, 23 July 1788
To George Washington
Poughkeepsie 23 July 1788
Dr Sir
I wrote to you a few Days ago1 and enclosed a Copy of certain Propositions, or mode of adoption— great objections to it being urged it was withdrawn for the present— The Convention proceeded to Day in debating on the Plan of conditional amendment, some of the anti Party moved for striking out the word on Condition and substituting the words in full Confidence—2 It was carried 31 to 29 in the Committee—so that if nothing new should occur this State will adopt unconditionally— The Party however mean to rally their forces and endeavour to regain the Ground— It was but this Instant that I heard of a Person going to Town— He waits— I can only [add] that I am Dr Sir with the greatest Respect & Esteem your affte. & hble. Servt
John Jay
His Exy. Gen. Washington
1. JJ to GW, 17 [i.e., 18] July 1788, above, and the enclosed resolution of Melancton Smith, 17 July.
2. The motion was made by Samuel Jones. NHi: McKesson notes. For the full convention debates for 23 July, see , 23: 2277–87.