Asks Jay to obtain quick action on the enclosed memorial: The Congress of
the U.S. having power to handle the boundaries of this nation, the state of Georgia had
no right to comprehend within their territory some territory conquered by Spain and to
put over this territory a man by the name of Governor Green. He should not have moreover
recurred to the Spain commandant at Natchez with his pretension. Green seems to have a
sinister purpose in mind and his action has alarmed the frontier. In 1782 Greene came
with a number of settlers to settle near Natchez under the Spanish government. The
permission was given, but he has now gone over to the jurisdiction of Georgia. Hopes
Congress will prevent any alteration in territories in this area. Wants Jay to
communicate to him the resolution of Congress on the matter without
delay.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
1785 September 23
Physical Description
4
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