John Jay: A Founder of a State and Nation (Social Studies Sources Series)

New York: Teachers College Press, Columbia University, 1968. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 9x6x1. Jacket edges rubbed, jacket price clipped. 1968 Hard Cover. xiv, 138 pp. Professor Smith presents an historical account of John Jay through his interpretation of Jay's roles on the national and international political scene. Excerpts from Jay's original writings and occasionally from those of his contemporaries offer personal insights into the contributions Jay made in the founding of the State of New York and the United States. Smith examines Jay's career as a key New York Patriot, an important diplomat during the American Revolution, and a vital force during the post-war years as Secretary for Foreign Affairs.