This early works was originally published in 1890 and is a fascinating look at the life of John Jay. Contents Include; I. Youth, 1745-1774. II. Conservative Whig Leader 1774-1776. III. Revolutionary Leader 1776-1779. IV. Constructive Statesman 1778,1779. V. President of Congress 1779. VI. Minister to Spain 1779-1782. VII. Negotiator of Peace: The attitude of France in 1782. VIII. The Negotiations 1782,1783. IX. Secretary for Foreign Affairs 1784-1789. X. Chief Justice of the United States 1789-1795. XI. Special Envoy to Great Britain 1794,1795. XII. Governor of New York 1795-1801. XIII. In Retirement 1801-1829.... Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900"s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.