Title
[Document, 1788 September 02]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
September 02, 1788
Language
English
Physical Description
5 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Reports on motion of North Carolina Delegates concerning report of contemplated surrender of American rights of navigation of Mississippi in negotiations with Spain. Such a report unwarranted. Suggests resolution denying this report and resolution stating that no further progress is to made in the negotiations until the new Government is established. Discusses nature of American rights on Mississippi
Identifier
columbia.jay.03956