Title
[Document, 1796 June 04]
Library Location
Name
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
June 04, 1796
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
In last article of Jay Treaty mentions other articles to be added and which Mr. King will be authorized to negotiate with Britain. Asks the nature of subjects in those articles beside the impressments of American seamen. Also in the twelfth article, whether "neutral vessels should protect enemy's property and in what cases provisions not generally contraband may become such." Must give Mr. King's instructions within the week.
Identifier
columbia.jay.04827