bushpilot1 said:
When you saw the 1787 edition..did you see and read Chapter XIX?
Can you be more specific..
Yes. I read the entire book. Yes, it clearly defines what a natural-born citizen, or native, is. Emmerich died in 1767, 20 years before this version was translated from the more recent translation in 1775. There are two English translations we do know existed in 1787:
1.The Law of Nations - Luke White (Dublin Edition)
2.The law of nations, or, Principles of the law of nature applied to the conduct and affairs of nations and sovereigns - Messrs. Berry and Rogers (U.S. Edition)
I encourage everyone to visit the copy at the Library of Congress or anywhere else you might find this. Although the Dublin edition is not as precise on its definition, the U.S. edition, located in the Library of Congress, is. If you wish to review the 1787 Dublin edition, you can purchase a copy here:
The Law of Nations - Luke White (Dublin Edition)
I have yet to see the Messrs. Berry and Rogers edition in electronic form.