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These letters are part of the US State Department's Central File the largest and most important category of State Department records (NARA Record Group 59). The letters in this publication set are neither diplomatic nor consular, and therefore defined as "miscellaneous correspondence." They are arranged chronologically, covering the period 1784-1906. Continue…

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• Whistler said: This is, in part, a receipt from the state of Delaware acknowledging payment by Mr. Jay, on 23 Oct 1785 ("October last" would put it a year behind the date to the left).

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