This is a gem, IMHO.
great article, thank you!!
I’d never known nearly so much about John Jay, beyond the main outline of his achievements and offices
A truly incredible member of our founding fathers
I had not at all realized how crucial a role he played in the treaty negotiations with France and in protecting US interests therin — that is often presented as a Franklin-dominated effort, but this certainly makes it seem that the new USA would have been greatly disadvantaged had Jay not engaged in such subtle and determined negotiations.
Wonderful article. Read it though to the end.
Couldn’t stop.