Reports on resolution of Georgia Assembly of 30 January, 1788 and letter
from de Zespedes to George Handley, 12 December, 1784. (These documents
enclosed.)Georgia slaves have fled to East Florida. Spanish authorities have apprehended
slaves but cannot deliver them to their masters without instructions from Spanish Court,
as Georgia, while British colo ny did not observe a reciprocal conduct. Suggests that
copies of papers be sent to Charge d'Affaires at Madrid with instructions to negotiate
the matter. Also, communicate matter to Encardode Negocios and ask for his interposition
in the matter.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
1788 August 14
Physical Description
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