Jay-Gardoqui Treaty — The Jay Gardoqui Treaty of 1786 between the United States and Spain guaranteed Spain s exclusive right to navigate the Mississippi River for 30 years. It also opened Spain s European and West Indian seaports to American shipping. However, the… … Wikipedia
Jay's Treaty — Jay s′ Trea′ty n. amh. a treaty (1794) between the U.S. and Great Britain that resolved lingering disputes • Etymology: after John Jay … From formal English to slang
Jay's Treaty — U.S. Hist. the agreement in 1794 between England and the U.S. by which limited trade relations were established, England agreed to give up its forts in the northwestern frontier, and a joint commission was set up to settle border disputes. Also,… … Universalium
Jay's Treaty — U.S. Hist. the agreement in 1794 between England and the U.S. by which limited trade relations were established, England agreed to give up its forts in the northwestern frontier, and a joint commission was set up to settle border disputes. Also,… … Useful english dictionary
Jay's Treaty — Between Great Britain and the United States; negotiated Nov. 19, 1794. Provided for the evacuation by Great Britain of the western posts; the settlement by commission of pecuniary claims between the two countries; the appointment of a joint… … The makers of Canada
Jay,John — Jay (jā), John. 1745 1829. American diplomat and jurist who served in both Continental Congresses and helped negotiate peace with Great Britain (1782 1783). He was the first chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1789 1795) and negotiated a… … Universalium
Jay — Jay, John (1754 1829) a US lawyer who became the first Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court in 1789. He helped to make peace with Britain after the American Revolutionary War, and in 1794 made an arrangement with Britain called Jay s Treaty,… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Jay Treaty — The Jay Treaty, also known as the Treaty of London of 1794, [ cite book last = Olson first = James Stuart coauthors = Robert Shadle editor = James S. Olsen others = Robert Shadle, Ross Marlay, Willam G. Ratliff, Joseph M. Rowe, Jr. title =… … Wikipedia
Jay-Vertrag — Der Jay Vertrag vom 19. November 1794 wurde zwischen dem Königreich Großbritannien und den USA geschlossen und bereinigte aktuelle und aus dem amerikanischen Unabhängigkeitskrieg resultierende Spannungen und Streitfragen zwischen beiden Ländern.… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Jay — [dʒeɪ], John, amerikanischer Politiker, * New York 12. 12. 1745, ✝ Bedford (N. Y.) 17. 5. 1829; Rechtsanwalt, als Mitglied beider Kontinentalkongresse (1778/79 Präsident) entschiedener, jedoch konservativer Führer der Unabhängigkeitsbewegung.… … Universal-Lexikon
Jay, John — born Dec. 12, 1745, New York, N.Y. died May 17, 1829, New Bedford, N.Y., U.S. U.S. jurist, first chief justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He practiced law in New York City. Though he initially deplored the growing conflict between … Universalium
