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STomokiyo
STomokiyo

Jefferson sent Jay a code (THE=224; see http://www.h4.dion.ne.jp/~room4me/america/code/jeffersn.htm). Its use can be found on Roll 115, Page 47, Page 438, and Page 504.

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Official records of the original colonies and the early United States. The First Continental Congress (1774) addressed "intolerable acts" by the British. The Second Continental Congress (1775-1781) created the Declaration of Independence and the first national government. The Congress of the Confederation (1781-1789) followed. Read important papers, letters, treaties, and reports--famous and obscure--relating to the formation of the new nation, as penned by the founding fathers.

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Collection Title:
Papers of the Continental Congress
Publication Title:
Papers of the Continental Congress
National Archives Catalog ID:
1938489
National Archives Catalog Title:
Papers of the Continental Congress, compiled 1774 - 1789
Record Group:
360
Short Description:
NARA M247. The correspondence, journals, committee reports, and records of the Continental Congress (1774-1789).
Item Number:
87
Publication Number:
M247
Item Description:
Letters Received from Thomas Jefferson, 1785-89
Item Title:
Ltrs from Thomas Jefferson
Volume Number:
1
Volume Title:
Volume 1
Page:
5
Subject:
PRINTING
Date:
1785-05-11
Abstract:
Jefferson, Thomas. Paris. To J. Jay. 1 p.,
Roll Number:
115
Original data from:
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