I need you to answer a question so that I know whether or not you're aware of the intent of the Act.
Therefore, here is my question again...
Was the Naturalization Act of 1790 designed to cover a specific group of people? You know, like ambassadors serving in a foreign country?
The Naturalization Act undoubtedly covered ambassadors serving overseas, but I don’t see anything in the act that would limit it to diplomats. I also don’t see any debate in the Congressional Globe that would indicate some intent that was not obvious - that American citizens whose children were born outside the country would be able to pass on citizenship to those children. If you know of a source indicating there was more to it than that, please link.