Document, 1789 December 01

Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Chiappe, Giuseppe (Addressee)
Title
Document, 1789 December 01
Abstract
Encloses copy of Constitution. Laid Chiappe's letters before the newly elected President, "who possesses Powers and Prerogatives in many Respects similar to those which are enjoyed by the Kings of England." Jefferson appointed Secretary of State, and will supervise foreign affairs. President asked him to express thanks of U.S. for Chiappe's services.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
1789 December 01
Physical Description
2
Note
The entire content of the original has been digitized.
Library Location
National Archives and Records Administration
(Non-Columbia Location)
Also In
The papers of John Jay