Document, 1797 January 23

Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Lawrence, Richard (Addressee)
Title
Document, 1797 January 23
Abstract
Encloses warrant to obtain funds for relief of the Santo Domingo refugees. Admonished Lawrence that in utilizing these funds only that refugees who were residents on date of enactment are covered. Should the French Republic have made provision for their assistance, stop distributing these funds and bring the matter to Jay's attention.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
1797 January 23
Physical Description
1
Note
The entire content of the original has been digitized.
Library Location
New York State Library, Manuscripts & Special Collections
(Non-Columbia Location)
Also In
The papers of John Jay