The papers of John Jay

Document, 1785 October 20

1. Document, 1785 October 20

Name: Beelen Bertholff, Baron de (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1785 October 20
Summary: Beelen-Bertholff asks for a conference with John Jay because he is concerned about the unanimous resolution of the Charleston Chamber of Commerce, which calls for an edict imposing a duty on all ships belonging to countries wit...
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[Document, 1785 September 14]

2. [Document, 1785 September 14]

Name: Beelen Bertholff, Baron de (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 14, 1785
Summary: South Carolina has decided to impose a duty on the ships of all nations which do not have a treaty with the U.S. A treaty now being concluded between Emperor and America. American ships received in his ports on most favored nation basis. Asks Jay to a...
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