doi:10.7916/n9yr-yx65[Document, 1786 May 10]Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800correspondencetextUnited States--History--1783-1865Jay, John, 1745-1829On 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.