Nosy, I said that the Treaty of Paris that ended the American Revolutionary War included provisions for compensating the British Citizens that were terrorized by the American Troops and whose property was confiscated. The whole damn treaty is only ten articles, about a page long. Even DarkStar should be capable of reading that much. But just in case he's as dense as he seems, the key part is IIRC, Article V.
Yup, took me less than a minute to Google it.
Article 5:
It is agreed that Congress shall earnestly recommend it to the legislatures of the respective states to provide for the restitution of all estates, rights, and properties, which have been confiscated belonging to real British subjects; and also of the estates, rights, and properties of persons resident in districts in the possession on his Majesty's arms and who have not borne arms against the said United States. And that persons of any other decription shall have free liberty to go to any part or parts of any of the thirteen United States and therein to remain twelve months unmolested in their endeavors to obtain the restitution of such of their estates, rights, and properties as may have been confiscated; and that Congress shall also earnestly recommend to the several states a reconsideration and revision of all acts or laws regarding the premises, so as to render the said laws or acts perfectly consistent not only with justice and equity but with that spirit of conciliation which on the return of the blessings of peace should universally prevail. And that Congress shall also earnestly recommend to the several states that the estates, rights, and properties, of such last mentioned persons shall be restored to them, they refunding to any persons who may be now in possession the bona fide price (where any has been given) which such persons may have paid on purchasing any of the said lands, rights, or properties since the confiscation.
And it is agreed that all persons who have any interest in confiscated lands, either by debts, marriage settlements, or otherwise, shall meet with no lawful impediment in the prosecution of their just rights.
Mayhaps that will help him. I quoted ALL of Article V and here is a link to the full text of the Treaty. Wouldn't want him to think I was quotemining.
Peace Treaty of Paris 1783
This message has been edited by jar, 11-27-2004 08:43 PM
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