Title
[Document, 1789 August 26]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Lotbinière, Michel Alain Chartier de, marquis de, 1723-1798 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
August 26, 1789
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Both memorials sent Jay by Lotbiniere have been laid before the President as directed. In answer: if Lotbiniere wishes to possess his seignories he willhave to make recourse to the law; if he wishes to confirm title to his lands, he will have to apply to the state in which the lands are located. Jay is to apprize Lotbiniere that the ruling on such memorials is in the hands of the legislature, not of the President of the United States. Reminds Lotbiniere again that no single power or individual man in office has all powers, and that application for justice must be made in compliance with laws of this country - through several bodies.
Identifier
columbia.jay.12832