Chapter II

1784-1787.

INFRACTIONS OF THE TREATY OF PEACE.

Provisions of the Treaty of Peace 249

Departure of the British Troops from the Atlantic Coast 249

Western Posts retained 249

Interests of British Subjects 250

Confiscated Property 250

Power of Confiscation belonging to the United States 252

Refugees 252

State Laws prohibiting the Recovery of British Debts 253

Articles of the Treaty infringed by New York 254, 255

Powers of the Government inadequate 255

Treaty of Peace 256

Violations of its Articles 257

Congress recommend to the States to repeal all Acts repugnant
to the Treaty 258

The two Countries remain in the same Position 259