1From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay, 31 December 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you on the 12th. of the last month, since which your favor of Oct. 12. has been recieved, inclosing a copy of the resolution of Congress for recalling Mr. Lamb. My letter by Mr. Randall informed you that we had put an end to his powers and required him to repair to Congress. I lately recieved a letter from him dated Alicant Oct. 10. of which I have the honour to...
2To John Jay from Samuel Shaw, 31 December 1786 (Jay Papers)
I have the honor to avail myself of this opportunity, which the return of our Ship to America affords me, for communicating to you such information respecting the Commerce carried on with China by ^ the ^ other Nations of the World, as my situation and circumstances, after a second Voyage to this Country, have enabled me to obtain. It will not I presume be expected that this communication...