Title
[Document, 1787 March 14]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
March 14, 1787
Language
English
Physical Description
6 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
The Dutch minister has presented a protest against duties imposed by the commonwealth of Virginia, which apply to all brandies except French brandies. This is contrary to the "most favored nation" treatment, which is guaranteed to Holland under the U.S.-Netherlands treaty. Jay suggests a resolution that States should extend these concessions to all nations having "Most favored nation" clauses in their treaties. (After this proposed resolution is a note, "Agreed, Oct. 13".) The endorsement indicates that this was the date the resolution was passed./
Identifier
columbia.jay.03965