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[Document, 1781 November 27]

1. [Document, 1781 November 27]

Name: Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 27, 1781
Summary: In regard to Vermont affair, he refers John Jay to the concurrent resolutions [of New York legislature?] which he enclosed in his letter of October 27th. By the New York Act of Submission, the Vermont claims were to be managed in Congress by three del...
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[Document, 1799 February 05]

2. [Document, 1799 February 05]

Name: Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 05, 1799
Summary: One William Y. Tuttle was tried before him for stealing a horse and sleigh. Before sentencing the man escaped, and upon recapture he was brought before the Supreme Court, which sentenced him to 18 months in prison. As Benson believes the felonious int...
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[Document, 1799 September 27]

3. [Document, 1799 September 27]

Name: Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 27, 1799
Summary: Reports that Amos Purdy, a justice of the peace, was examined by the justices of Oyer and terminer for Westchester County, and was found unfit for his duties.
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