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The letters in this publication are useful for understanding the basis of international law in the United States. They include instructions sent to US ministers and consuls abroad from 1785 to 1790, sent by John Jay, Secretary of Foreign Affairs; Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of State; and others. They are arranged chronologically.

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Source Information

Publication Number:
M61
Publication Title:
Foreign Letters of the Continental Congress and Department of State, 1785-1790
Publisher:
NARA
National Archives Catalog ID:
593313
National Archives Catalog Title:
Diplomatic Instructions, compiled 1785 - 1906
Record Group:
59
Item Number:
121
Short Description:
NARA M61. Copies of letters sent from the U.S. Department of State and The Continental Congress to ministers and consuls abroad.
Roll:
0001
Abstract:
John. To William Carmichael. Jan. 14, 1785.1 p. Copy.
Subject:
TRENTON, NJ.
Date:
1785-01-14
Volume Number:
1
Page:
2
Original data from:
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