doi:10.7916/0kkr-rt41[Document, 1787 October 16]Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816correspondencetextUnited States--History--1783-1865Jay, John, 1745-1829Transmits 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.