doi:10.7916/7fef-ff09[Document, 1775 October 16]Jay, John, 1745-1829correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829The New York delegates ask the Provincial Convention whether it would not be a good idea to delegate the power of representation to three of them when it is necessary for several to be away from the sessions or if one or more of them is sick.