- John Jay letter to Silas Deane.
Chaillot, FRA - 23 February 1784
It is painful to say disagreeable things to any person, and especially to those with whom one has lived in habits of friendship ; but candour on this subject forbids reserve.
- John Jay letter to Benjamin Vaughan.
Chaillot, FRA - 21 March 1784
The violence of your political storm seems to have abated, but I should not be surprised if you should frequently have March weather.
- John Jay letter to Witherspoon.
Chaillot, FRA - 6 April 1784
The public, with us, are, in my opinion, so deeply interested in the education of our citizens, that universities, &c, ought no longer to be regarded in the light of mere private corporations. The government should extend to them their constant care
- John Jay letter to Kate Livingston.
Chaillot, FRA - 7 April 1784
God only knows what futurity may have in store for us, or what adverse events may still continue to teach us lessons of resignation. It is happy for us, however, that hope is our constant companion
- John Jay letter to Charles Thompson.
Chaillot, FRA - 7 April 1784
While I stay, Mr. Norris shall perceive that he could have brought few recommendations to me so acceptable as yours, and those amiable qualities for which you commend him.
