[21] Journal of Negro History, Vol. II, p. 417.

[22] Ford, Washington's Writings, X, 241-243.

[23] Journal of Negro History, II, 418.

[24] Diplomatic Correspondence, Vol. XI, p. 335.

[25] Ford, Washington's Writings, X, 241-243.

[26] American State Papers—Foreign Relations, I, p. 190.

[27] Ibid., I, p. 191.

[28] Ibid., I, pp. 188-192.

[29] American State Papers, Foreign Relations, Vol. I, pp. 188-192.

[30] Blank certificate—New York, April 23, 1783.