Document, 1782 November 07

Title
Document, 1782 November 07
Library Location
Public Records Office, Image Library, National Archives, United Kingdom
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Oswald, Richard, 1705-1784 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
1782 November 07
Physical Description
2
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
The lands of the loyalists were confiscated by the states and the states alone have jurisdiction over the question. Not possible even to consider the restoration of Tory property and no compensation can be thought of unless on the British part they will agree to repay American citizens for the heavy destruction they sustained at the hands of the British. They have also agreed to a liberal general amnesty. If the war should be continued because of the American position on the Tories, it is to be hoped it will be less rigorous.
Identifier
columbia.jay.05032