The Selected Papers of John Jay: 1760-1779 Volume 1

by John Jay and Amanda Reeser Lawrence

Few leaders of the new American nation had more influence than John Jay (1745-1829), or could match his contributions in all three branches of government, at both state and national levels. A leading representative of New York in the Continental Congress, Jay became one of the American commissioners who negotiated peace with Great Britain. He served the new republic as secretary for foreign affairs under the Articles of Confederation, as a contributor...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813928044
• ISBN13: 9780813928043
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: University of Virginia Press
• Length: 904 Pages
• Weight: 3.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.3" x 6.5" x 9.5"