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The crowning act of his life was undoubtedly the peace treaty of 1783.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “The crowning act of his life was undoubtedly the peace treaty of 1783.”
Editor's note · Context
This statement identifies the peace treaty of 1783 as the most significant achievement in John Jay's career.
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