Name
Johnson, Joshua, 1742-1802 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Title
[Document, 1783 August 22]
Abstract
Writes Jay about the departure of a British vessel for Baltimore, laden with some illegal cargo [probably slaves]. Understand many other vessels are leaving, presumably carrying "indented" servants. [Perhaps this may also refer to an attempt to transport criminals to America.]
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
August 22, 1783
Physical Description
2 pages
Language
English
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Browse Location’s Digital Content
Also In
The papers of John Jay
Copyright Status
No Copyright - United States
Persistent URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/vmsn-1e38