The Hebrew form of the Greek race-name Ionian; "but in the Old
Testament it is generally applied to the island of Cyprus,
which is called the Island of Yavnan, or the Ionians, on the
Assyrian monuments."
_A. H. Sayce,
Fresh Light from the Ancient Monuments,
chapter 2._
JAXARTES, The.
The ancient name of the river now called the Sir, or Sihun,
which empties into the Sea of Aral.
JAY, John,
In the American Revolution.
See UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:
A. D. 1774 (SEPTEMBER); and NEW YORK: A. D. 1777.
In diplomatic service.
See UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: 1782 (SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER).
And the adoption of the Federal Constitution.
See UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: A. D. 1787-1789.
Chief justice of the Supreme Court.
See UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: A. D. 1789-1792.
And the second Treaty with Great Britain.
See UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: A. D. 1794-1795.