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From John Jay to John Adams, 4 July 1788

To John Adams

Poughkeepsie 4 July 1788

I congratulate you my dear Sir! most cordially on your Return to your native Country, and am greatly pleased with the Reception you have met with— You deserve well of your country, and I am happy to find that the acknowledgment of your Services is not left solely to Posterity.

our Convention is still sitting. The opposers of the Constitution have proposed many amendments. As yet we proceed with much Temper and moderation— I am not without Hopes of an accommodation, altho’ my Expectations of it are not sanguine— Be pleased to present my Compliments & Congratulations to Mrs. Adams, and believe me to be with sincere Esteem and Regard Dr Sir your affecte. Friend & Servt.

John Jay

The Hon’ble John Adams Esqr1

ALS, MHi: Adams (EJ: 06420). Dft, NNC (EJ: 07467).

1In his reply of 18 July, JA asserted “The Decision of the Convention at Pouh=Keepsie, is of very great Importance to this Nation, perhaps to Some other. I am extremely anxious, that, as the new Constitution has already proceeded to far, it Should be adopted kindly and cordially, by all the three that remain. a little time I hope will reconcile all.” ALS, PC.

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