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From John Jay to Joshua Johnson, 5 September 1783

To Joshua Johnson

September Passy 5 Septr 1783

Dr Sir

I have been favd. with Your’s of the 22 Ult.— The Day before Yesterday, the definitive Treaties were signed—our’s is in the words of the provisional Articles, so that commercial Regulations remain yet to be formed.

The Account you give me respecting a certain Scheme shall be transmitted—and I hope Care will be taken to put a Stop to such practices for the future— I think ^& feel^ exactly as you do on that Subject.1

Mr. Bingham I hear is in Holland, when he arrives here I shall remember your Request—

Be pleased to present our Compts. to Mrs. Johnson I am Dr Sir your most obt. Servt

Mr Josha Johnson

Dft, NNC (EJ: 8844).

1The reference is to the transporting to America of British convicts in the guise of indentured servants, to which Johnson had alerted JJ on 22 Aug., above.

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