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[Document, 1787 September 25]

361. [Document, 1787 September 25]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: September 25, 1787
  • Summary: Reports on Memorial submitted by Beriah Norton concerning claims by Norton arising from promised payment for cattle and sheep taken by the British General Grey in September, 1778. John Jay does not believe the matter of sufficient import for official ...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1787 September 25]

362. [Document, 1787 September 25]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: September 25, 1787
  • Summary: Report on letter from Sir John Temple of 16 August, 1787. Feels that consuls are not entitled to exemptions from legal imposts or duties in the United States, whether the nations they represent have treaties of commerce with the U.S. or not. Suggests ...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1787 September 25]

363. [Document, 1787 September 25]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: September 25, 1787
  • Summary: Reports on Memorial submitted by Beriah Norton concerning claims by Norton arising from promised payment for cattle and sheep taken by the British General Grey in September, 1778. John Jay does not believe the matter of sufficient import for official ...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1787 September 25]

364. [Document, 1787 September 25]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: September 25, 1787
  • Summary: Report on letter from Sir John Temple of 16 August, 1787. Feels that consuls are not entitled to exemptions from legal imposts or duties in the United States, whether the nations they represent have treaties of commerce with the U.S. or not. Suggests ...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1787 September 26]

365. [Document, 1787 September 26]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: September 26, 1787
  • Summary: Encloses petition by Messrs French and nephew, who had arrested Thomas Barclay, American consul general in France, for a debt of 67,206 pounds. Barclay released by the parliament of Guienne but the petitioners want to continue legal action against him...
  • Number of Images: 7
[Document, 1787 September 28]

366. [Document, 1787 September 28]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: September 28, 1787
  • Summary: Report on letter from Governor of Massachusetts of 11 August. Concerning fate of passengers on the brig Snow, now at anchor in Baltimore. John Jay feels there is no need for Congressional action. Points out means of redress already existing for States...
  • Number of Images: 9
[Document, 1787 September 28]

367. [Document, 1787 September 28]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: September 28, 1787
  • Summary: Report on letter from Governor of Massachusetts of 11 August. Concerning fate of passengers on the brig Snow, now at anchor in Baltimore. John Jay feels there is no need for Congressional action. Points out means of redress already existing for States...
  • Number of Images: 3
Document, 1787 September 30

368. Document, 1787 September 30

Document, 1787 September 30

369. Document, 1787 September 30

[Document, 1788 August 14]

370. [Document, 1788 August 14]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: August 14, 1788
  • Summary: Reports on resolution of Georgia Assembly of 30 January, 1788 and letter from de Zespedes to George Handley, 12 December, 1784. (These documents enclosed.) Georgia slaves have fled to East Florida. Spanish authorities have apprehended slaves but canno...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1788 August 14]

371. [Document, 1788 August 14]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: August 14, 1788
  • Summary: Reports on resolution of Georgia Assembly of 30 January, 1788 and letter from de Zespedes to George Handley, 12 December, 1784. (These documents enclosed.)Georgia slaves have fled to East Florida. Spanish authorities have apprehended slaves but cannot...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1788 August 14]

372. [Document, 1788 August 14]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: August 14, 1788
  • Summary: Reports on resolution of Georgia Assembly of 30 January, 1788 and letter from de Zespedes to George Handley, 12 December, 1784. (These documents enclosed.)Georgia slaves have fled to East Florida. Spanish authorities have apprehended slaves but cannot...
  • Number of Images: 10
[Document, 1788 August 26]

373. [Document, 1788 August 26]

  • Name: United States. Continental Congress (Author)
  • Date: August 26, 1788
  • Summary: Relates to John Jay's Report of 14 August. John Jay directed to transmit Georgia-East Florida materials to Charge d'Affaires in Madrid and Encargado de Negocios.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1788 February 08]

374. [Document, 1788 February 08]

[Document, 1788 February 08]

375. [Document, 1788 February 08]

[Document, 1788 February 08]

376. [Document, 1788 February 08]

[Document, 1788 February 12]

377. [Document, 1788 February 12]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: February 12, 1788
  • Summary: Reports on de Moustier's letter of 4 February. Considers matter of protocol for public audience of Minister--feels that this isn't the time to correct mistakes in matters of ceremony and etiquette; better to wait until new Government is in effect.
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1788 February 12]

378. [Document, 1788 February 12]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: February 12, 1788
  • Summary: Reports on de Moustier's letter of 4 February. Considers matter of protocol for public audience of Minister--feels that this isn't the time to correct mistakes in matters of ceremony and etiquette; better to wait until new Government is in effect.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1788 February 12]

379. [Document, 1788 February 12]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: February 12, 1788
  • Summary: Reports on de Moustier's letter of 4 February. Considers matter of protocol for public audience of Minister--feels that this isn't the time to correct mistakes in matters of ceremony and etiquette; better to wait until new Government is in effect.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1788 February 21]

380. [Document, 1788 February 21]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: February 21, 1788
  • Summary: Reports on de Moustier's letter of the 20th and proposed speech. Proposed reply acknowledges friendship and good offices of French King, benefits of traditional alliance; satisfaction at receiving de Moustier.
  • Number of Images: 2