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JAY, JOHN, President of the Continental Congress. Autograph letter signed ("John Jay") as Secretary for Foreign Affairs under the Confederation, TO DR. BENJAMIN RUSH, New York, 12 April 1786. 1 page, 4to, 226 x 190mm. (9 x 7 1/2 in.), central fold with traces of old mount.
[With:] Autograph free frank ("John Jay") on integral address leaf addressed in Jay's hand to Rush in Philadelphia, very pale date stamp and "FREE" handstamp, docketed by Rush "John Jay," a few minor stains.
JOHN JAY RECEIVES RUSH'S "PLAN FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS"
The former President of Congress to the Pennsylvania Signer, regarding Dr. Rush's plan for a school system: "I had the pleasure on returning...to receive...a copy of your Plan for the Establishment of public schools, and of your oration. The copy of the form as Directed to [New York] Governor [George] Clinton was immediately sent to him. As yet I have not had Leisure to peruse these Papers. The subjects of them are interesting, and from the specimens I have seen of the author's Talents I promise myself both Pleasure and Information from reading them..."
Jay (1745-1829) was a New York delegate to the Continental Congress in 1776 and supported independence, but he was not present at the historic vote of 4 July 1776. He became President of Congress 10 December 1778, serving for less than a year before taking up diplomatic posts in Spain and France. He was appointed first Secretary for Foreign Affairs under the articles of Confederation, and, under the new Constitution, served as the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
[With:] Autograph free frank ("John Jay") on integral address leaf addressed in Jay's hand to Rush in Philadelphia, very pale date stamp and "FREE" handstamp, docketed by Rush "John Jay," a few minor stains.
JOHN JAY RECEIVES RUSH'S "PLAN FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS"
The former President of Congress to the Pennsylvania Signer, regarding Dr. Rush's plan for a school system: "I had the pleasure on returning...to receive...a copy of your Plan for the Establishment of public schools, and of your oration. The copy of the form as Directed to [New York] Governor [George] Clinton was immediately sent to him. As yet I have not had Leisure to peruse these Papers. The subjects of them are interesting, and from the specimens I have seen of the author's Talents I promise myself both Pleasure and Information from reading them..."
Jay (1745-1829) was a New York delegate to the Continental Congress in 1776 and supported independence, but he was not present at the historic vote of 4 July 1776. He became President of Congress 10 December 1778, serving for less than a year before taking up diplomatic posts in Spain and France. He was appointed first Secretary for Foreign Affairs under the articles of Confederation, and, under the new Constitution, served as the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.