Title
[Document, 1786 May 10]
Library Location
Name
Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
May 10, 1786
Language
English
Physical Description
8 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
On Dutch ship, Chester, condemned in Charlestown as prize without its owners being given a chance to defend themselves. Asks Congress to intercede. Van Berckel's covering letter and lengthy "Note" on the condemnation, with an English translation of the Note.
Identifier
columbia.jay.00616