Title
[Document, 1787 July 27]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
July 27, 1787
Language
English
Physical Description
3 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Transmits letter from Rhode Island Governor of 23 July. Asks that Congress direct him to send copies of documents to Jefferson and instruct Jefferson to do what he can for appellants. If case should be reversed, feels that Jefferson should hint to French that their naval officers might be more circumspect in enforcement of commercial regulations.
Identifier
columbia.jay.00297