Name
Morris, Lewis, 1726-1798 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Title
[Document, 1777 March 11]
Abstract
As Congress has not yet met Morris cannot send the resolution about Dr. Morgan. Morris has put up security for Mr. Holt who says he has been hired to print for the state; Morris would like Jay's verification of Holt's honesty. Large powder house in Pennsylvania blown up by "evil minded persons." Morris' son Jacob delayed in joining his regiment by General Lee's request for an aide de campe. Son Lew is has refused a majority in a regiment, choosing instead to remain with Sullivan.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
March 11, 1777
Physical Description
2 pages
Language
English
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Browse Location’s Digital Content
Also In
The papers of John Jay
Persistent URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/1y88-7j11