[Document, 1789 December 01]
- Title
- [Document, 1789 December 01]
- Library Location
- Name
- Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
- Chiappe, Giuseppe (Addressee)
- Format
- correspondence
- Digital Project
- Papers of John Jay
- Date
- December 01, 1789
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 5 pages
- Subjects
- United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
- Summary
- Encloses copy of Constitution. Laid Chiappe's letters before the newly elected President, "who possesses Powers and Prerogatives in many Respects similar to those which are enjoyed by the Kings of England." Jefferson appointed Secretary of State, and will supervise foreign affairs. President asked him to express thanks of the United States for Chiappe's services.
- Identifier
- columbia.jay.10070