To John Jay from Rufus King, 12 November 1796
From Rufus King
London Nov. 12, 1796
Dear Sir
I take the Liberty to introduce to you Mr. Macdonald and Mr. Rich the british commissioners in the Debt Questions;1 the former is a Barrister of Eminence, and Mr. Rich, who has for many years past resided in Holland, is a merchant of irreproachable Character— both are Esteemed to be men of fair & honorable Reputation— That such Characters are appointed on this Occasion may be considered as proof of the Disposition of this Government to cultivate a good understanding and Harmony between the two Countries—with sincere respect & Esteem I have the honor to be Dear Sir Your ob[edient]. & faithful Ser[vant]
Rufus King
His Excellency Mr. Jay
1. Thomas MacDonald and Henry Pye Rich (1737–1809) were appointed as the British commissioners to settle British debt claims under Art. 6 of the Jay Treaty, on which see the editorial note “Aftermath of the Jay Treaty: Responses, Ratification, and Implementation,” above.