The papers of John Jay

Title:

Document, 1782 November 07

Library Location:

University of Michigan, Clements Library

Name:

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790; Jay, John, 1745-1829; Oswald, Richard, 1705-1784

Format:

correspondence

Digital Project:

Papers of John Jay

Date:

1782 November 07

Physical Description:

0 pages

Subjects:

United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829

Summary:

They regret that the restoration of refugee estates confiscated by the various States, cannot be affected by the Congress, which body is constitutionally powerless in this regard. They hesitate to mention the inflammatory incidents concerning the refugees, and will not stipulate for compensation unless British will make retribution to American citizens for property destruction. Suggest that Britain should not continue the war solely to benefit those people (refugees) who caused and prolonged the war.

Identifier:

columbia.jay.12328

Document, 1782 November 07

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