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The following student work was completed as part of Lehigh University's Early American Literature Archive Project. Philadelphia 25th May 1779
Sir,
You will receive herewith enclosed,
copies of several acts of Congress - viz - one of the
22nd Inst , directing a copy of an Act of the 6th of March,
last, respecting the controul of Congress by appeal
in the last Report, over all Jurisdictions for deciding
the legality of Captures on the high Seas, to be
sent to the several States, which is accordingly
enclosed - - another of the 22nd May relative to the
Exchange of Citizens in Captivity with the
Indians - -
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Indians- - And one of the 22nd Inst, directing that
Continental Officers exchanged, if not continued
in Service, be considered as supernumerary officers-
I have the Honor to be
With great Respect,
Your Excellency's
Most Obedient Servant-
John Jay
Presid
His Excellency Governor Henry --------
Transcribed by the students of the Archive Project, Early American Literature 376. |
