George Yonge letter to his agent in America concerning his land grant in New York, May 5, 1784. 1784.

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George Yonge letter to his agent in America concerning his land grant in New York, May 5, 1784. 1784.

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George Yonge represented Honiton in Parliament from 1754 to 1794 and served as secretary of state for war at the time of the writing of this letter. The letter was written to his agent in America concerning his land grant in New York near Lake Champlain. Yonge grant was made before the war and he wants his agent to help him secure the grant and aid in securing settlers for the land. Yonge informs his agent that the English are ready to trade with the Americans "as soon as your Government is a little settled ..." Yonge informs his agent of the confusion involved in trading with America: "We must likewise know, if possible, with what Powers, or authorities we are to treat or settle any commercial, or mercantile matters - whether with each particular State, or with Congress. Whether if there is to be a general Treaty with Congress of a commercial Nature, there is to be a Particular one with Each State as far as may consist with the General one." Yonge goes on to discuss the political situation in England. At the end of Yonge's letter is the draft of a letter from his agent to the one person currently settled on the New York grant.

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

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Yonge, George, Sir, 1731-1812

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British general. From the description of Autograph letters signed (4) : Collumpton, to Sir James Murray-Pulteney, 1807 May 25-1808 May 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270584512 From the description of Autograph letters signed (5) : Hampton Court and Hayne House, Cullompton, to Sir James Murray-Pulteney, 1808 Mar. 10-1809 Jun. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270584514 Sir George Yonge, 5th Baronet, British Whig politician, Secretary at War in 1782-1794. ...