Title
[Document, 1787 July 27]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
July 27, 1787
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Encloses letter and papers from Rhode Island governor concerning the state's sloop Sally, which was seized and sold in the port of Tobago last March. Appeal of the sentence made to French admiralty. Advises that Congress have Jay send copy of the governor's letter to Mr. Jefferson. If facts of case are true and the sentence is reversed, thinks Jefferson should hint to the minister that his officers should be less hasty, as it upsets both America's commerce and community.
Identifier
columbia.jay.02156