Title
[Document, 1787 October 16]
Library Location
Name
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
October 16, 1787
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Transmits information concerning Dumas' difficulties with the Dutch authorities. Comments that Dumas' attachment to the lost question, should it result in insult or injury to him, cannot reflect upon the United States. As Dumas is a citizen of the Netherlands, the Dutch authorities retain certain powers over him. Cites Vatel / Vattel on International Law.
Identifier
columbia.jay.05172