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Subject Area: Political Theory
Topic: The American Revolution and Constitution

JAY TO THOMAS JEFFERSON. - John Jay, The Correspondence and Public Papers of John Jay, vol. 3 (1782-1793) [1891]

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The Correspondence and Public Papers of John Jay, ed. Henry P. Johnston, A.M. (New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1890-93). Vol. 3 (1782-1793).

Part of: The Correspondence and Public Papers of John Jay, 4 vols.

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JAY TO THOMAS JEFFERSON.

Office of Foreign Affairs,
9th June, 1788.

Dear Sir:

By the newspapers herewith sent, you will perceive that South Carolina has adopted the proposed Constitution. The convention of this State will convene on Tuesday at Poughkeepsie, and as this city and county have elected me one of their deputies to it, I shall be absent from hence until it rises.1 There is reason to believe that the majority of the convention are decidedly opposed to the Constitution; so that whether they will venture to reject it, or whether they will adjourn and postpone a decision on it, is uncertain.

Accounts from Virginia and New Hampshire render it probable that those States will adopt it; and, if so, it may be presumed that North Carolina and even this State will follow the example. Being exceedingly engaged in despatching a variety of matters preparatory to my going out of town, I must postpone the pleasure of writing more by this opportunity. With great and sincere esteem and regard, I am, dear sir,

Your most obedient and humble servant,

John Jay.

[1 ]Jay and Hamilton were two of the six delegates elected to represent New York City and County at the State Constitutional Convention, Jay receiving all but 98 out of 2,833 votes cast.