The powers of the ordinary civil magistrates do not seem sufficient to
preserve the peace of the state. Commissioners may be necessary. Discusses the
Confiscation Bill. Some of our friends are disappointed with the proceedings in Congress
on the Vermont business. The last election brought a change to the legislature. Almost
two-thirds new men.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
1779 June 23
Physical Description
4
Note
The entire content of the original has been digitized.
