To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 4 May 1794
From Edmund Randolph
Philadelphia May 4. 1794
Sir
I do myself the honor of sending to you a copy of the instructions as they were first drawn and submitted to Mr Jay and Colo. Hamilton.1 My conversations and reflection will probably make several changes in them: but the outlines being there, I think it best to bring the subject before you, as early as possible. In particular, I have notes concerning the commercial treaty; which I shall draw off, by the time of my waiting on you to morrow. I have the honor, sir, to be with the greatest respect yr mo. ob. serv.
Edm: Randolph
ALS, DNA: RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters; LB, DNA: RG 59, GW’s Correspondence with His Secretaries of State.
1. The enclosed draft of the instructions has not been identified. The final version of the instructions was dated 6 May (NHi: Jay Papers; see also , 1:472-74).