John Jay (1745-1779): From Colonial Lawyer to Moderate Leader of American Revolution

Abstract

John Jay is perhaps a forgotten founder, at least in our country. He is
mostly known for being the diplomat who negotiate in 1794 the Treaty of Peace
between Unites States and Great Britain, most of his public life is entirely
unknown to many people. Jay was a very sucessful colonial attorney, delegate to
the First and Second Continental Congress, drafter of the first Constitution of
New York, first United States ambassador to Spain, member of the Commission
who negotiate the Treaty of Paris, Secretary of Foreign Affairs under the Articles
of Confederation, first Chief Justice of the United States and second Governor of
New York. This article deals with the first twenty-five years of his life, beginning
with his social and familiar background, continuing with his career as attorney in
colonial New York and his rol in the first stage of American Revolution, specially
in his native state.

Enviado el (Submission Date): 12/12/2016
Aceptado el (Acceptance Date): 02/02/2017