doi:10.7916/7h0a-gd34[Document, 1776 September 08]Morris, Lewis, 1726-1798correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829Anxious about the situation in New York. Lord Howe to meet Franklin, J. Adams and Ned Rutledge in their private capacity. Howe said he was against taxing us and sure the colonies could never be conquered. Mr. Linch wonders if Jay will part with his chestnut horse.