Title
[Document, 1786 August 09]
Library Location
Name
Lawrence, Richard (Author)
United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
August 09, 1786
Language
English
Physical Description
8 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
There are five petitioners, all former loyalists, who in some manner were concerned with the British forces, or the British civilian government of New York. Sued by neighbors according to the provisions of the Trespass act of New York, they bring their case to congress in the hope that some steps will be taken to release them from prison. They cite the provisions of the treaty that no further retributions would be made after its execution.
Identifier
columbia.jay.02017