Issues Respecting the Frontier of Vermont
Document 1794Knox transmits to Governor Chittenden of Vermont the extract of a letter from John Jay from London with a request from the President [Washington] that the agreement be observed respecting the frontier of Vermont. The status quo regarding the peace of 1783 is to be observed and all encroachments since that period are to be abandoned.
War Department Oct 7 1794 Sir I have the honour to transmit your Excellency the extract of a letter from Mr Jay dated London 12 of July 1794, with a request in behalf of the President of the United States that the agreement which it specifies should be duly observed as it respects the frontiers of Vermont. The status quo as it existed immediately after the peace of 1783 is to be inviolably observed. All encroachments since that period are to be abandoned. I have the honor to be with great respect Your Excellency’s Obedient Servant H Knox Secy of war
His Excellency the Governor of the State of Vermont
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