The papers of John Jay

[Document, 1786 August 09]

1. [Document, 1786 August 09]

Name: Lawrence, Richard (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
Date: August 09, 1786
Summary: There are five petitioners, all former loyalists, who in some manner were concerned with the British forces, or the British civilian government of New York. Sued by neighbors according to the provisions of the Trespass act of New York, they bring thei...
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[Document, 1797 January 27]

2. [Document, 1797 January 27]

Name: Lawrence, Richard (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 27, 1797
Summary: Despite the difficulties involved in the commission to dispense funds to the refugees, he will undertake to handle this matter as it is in the interest of humanity. Regrets that the terms of the grant preclude extension of relief to those arriving in ...
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