John Jay Papers

To John Jay from Grenville, 24 June 1794

From Grenville (private)

Dropmore June 24. 1794—

Sir

I am much obliged to you for the communication of the papers which you have been so good as to send me.1 I shall be desirous of an opportunity of conversing with you again on Friday morning at Eleven, if that hour should suit you— In the mean time I can only assure you of my sincere desire to contribute to the object of cordiality & friendship between the two countries, & of the real pleasure which I feel in having to treat for that purpose with a minister whose former conduct, as well as his personal character are so much calculated to inspire esteem & confidence. I have the honor to be Sir Your most obedient & most humble Servt

Grenville

The Honble John Jay &c &c &c

ALS, NNC (EJ: 08519). Marked: “Private”.

1Probably JJ’s credentials, which JJ sent him under cover of JJ to Grenville, 18 and 21 June 1794, both AL, UK-KeNA: FO 95/512 (EJ: 04971; EJ: 04975).

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