Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
1786 June 30
Physical Description
4
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Gives Jay a note for Congress: Again protests the entrance of Americans
from Georgia into Spanish territory. The Indians are under the protection of Spain. They
were embittered at the end of the last war by the British cession of all their territory
in Georgia to the U.S. They have made many representation against the incursions of the
people of Georgia They have tried to force Indians into deeds of cession. They have
tried peacefully to protect their lands. They know that Congress has not authorized
these movements. Diego de Gardoqui is sure Congress will take measures immediately to
settle the boundaries of this area.
