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[Document, 1786 August 18]

1. [Document, 1786 August 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lotbinière, Michel Alain Chartier de, marquis de, 1723-1798 (Addressee)
Date: August 18, 1786
Summary: Jay will do what he can to help Lotbiniere obtain an equitable decision on his claims to lands around Lake Champlain. He will have to prosecute his claims as the laws of the state of New York direct. Congress cannot interfere in the matter. Nor can Ja...
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[Document, 1789 August 26]

2. [Document, 1789 August 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lotbinière, Michel Alain Chartier de, marquis de, 1723-1798 (Addressee)
Date: August 26, 1789
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...
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