Document, 1789 December 01
Document, 1789 December 01
- Title
- Document, 1789 December 01
- Library Location
- Library of Congress
- Name
- Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
- Chiappe, Giuseppe (Addressee)
- Format
- correspondence
- Digital Project
- Papers of John Jay
- Date
- 1789 December 01
- Physical Description
- 5
- Subjects
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; 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