From John Jay to Rufus King, 19 November 1794
To Rufus King
London 19 Novr. 1794
Dear Sir
I sent by the Packet the Fruit of my negociation—a Treaty— I wish I could go with it, as well that I might again be in my own Country, as that I might answer Questions on the Subjects. The Draft has undergone several Editions, with successive alterations additions &ca.— this shews that Time and Trouble have not been spared1— I have just finished a hasty Letter to Mr Randolph2— it will be thought slovenly, but I cannot help it— The Packet must go—
If I entirely escape censure I shall be agreably disappointed. Should the Treaty prove, as I believe it will, beneficial to our Country, Justice will finally be done— if not, be it so—3 My mind is at Ease— I wish I could say as much for my body—but the Rheumatism will not permit me— Health & Happiness to you my good friend Yours sincerely
John Jay
The hon’ble Rufus King Esqr
ALS, NHi: King (EJ: 00754). Marked: “Dup”. Addressed: “The hon’ble/Rufus King Esqr/Philadelphia”. Endorsed. Dft, NNC (EJ: 06708); , 2: 238; , 4: 136.
1. See the editorial note “Negotiating the Jay Treaty,” above.
2. See JJ to ER, 19 Nov. 1794, above.
3. In a letter of the same date to AH, JJ remarked “If this Treaty fails, I dispair of another. If satisfactory, care should be taken that public opinion be not misled respecting it—for this Reason the sooner it is ratified and published, the better.” ALS, UkWC-A (EJ: 00049); C, DLC (EJ: 10771); , 17: 390–91.