Concerns the request of Sir Edward Newenham that his son be awarded a
consular post by the U.S. Jay feels it is a wise policy that consulates, and other
public offices be filled exclusively by citizens of the U.S. However he notes that there
are many foreign nationals who were friendly to the U.S., and who deserve a token of
Congress' gratitude. Jay s uggests that they be given plots of land by special act of
Congress, which will recite their services. The land will be transferrable only to U.S.
citizens, and will revert to Congress if not settled within twenty years. As to
Newenham, he suggests a message of regard, and an expression of regret at having to deny
a consulate to his son.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
1787 January 10
Physical Description
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Note
The entire content of the original has been digitized.
