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).