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 the Court convened for its next Term in August, 1795, events had occurred which powerfully affected its future history. John Jay had concluded his noted treaty with England, and had returned to this country in order to become a candidate for Governor of New York. His return and his candidacy were the subjects of an interesting letter addressed to him by his associate. Judge Cushing: "What the treaty is has not come to us with authenticity; but whatever it be, in its beginning, middle or end, you must expect to be mauled by the sons of bluntness—one of the kinds of reward which good men have for their patriotism. Peace and American interests are not the objects with some." On June 29, 1795, having been elected as Governor, Jay had resigned as Chief Justice of the United States. Washington, who had been notified