Document, 1786 June 30

 

Name
Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Title
Document, 1786 June 30
Abstract
Gives Jay a note for Congress: Again protests the entrance of Americans from Georgia into Spanish territory. The Indians are under the protection of Spain. They were embittered at the end of the last war by the British cession of all their territory in Georgia to the U.S. They have made many representation against the incursions of the people of Georg ia They have tried to force Indians into deeds of cession. They have tried peacefully to protect their lands. They know that Congress has not authorized these movements. Diego de Gardoqui is sure Congress will take measures immediately to settle the boundaries of this area.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
1786 June 30
Physical Description
4
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