25 March 1792

GW at Philadelphia. GW wrote Thomas Jefferson about Jefferson’s proposed treaty with Spain concerning the extradition of criminals fleeing justice. GW acquiesced to the proposal, but asked that Jefferson consider the merit of a civil vs. criminal process against forgers, and think about limiting the amount of time in which a person would be actionable to a lawsuit.

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25 March 1792
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