Document, 1778 November 15
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- Name
- Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
- Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
- Title
- Document, 1778 November 15
- Abstract
- Expresses sorrow at Morris differences with Silas Deane, who, as John Jay knows, has always thought highly of Morris. Congress is unjust in not granting a speedy trial to General Schuyler and other officers in the northern department. As things stand, Schuyler is of little use to his country, and his reputation is suffering from the attacks of those w ho fear or envy him. John Jay would like to be informed whether Schuyler will be tried soon, and what the charge against him will be. It is probable that New England will wish to have the settlements on the Susquehanna and in New York's northwestern district made into independent states. Both New York and Pennsylvania, who both have reason to complain of New England's interference in their affairs, might jointly oppose this. John Jay would like Morris opinion of his suggestion. Typescript of extract of autograph.
- Subjects
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
- Format
- correspondence
- Genre
- letters (correspondence)
- Date
- 1778 November 15
- Physical Description
- 0 pages
- Note
- The entire content of the original has been digitized.
- Also In
- The papers of John Jay
- Copyright Status
- No Known Copyright
- Persistent URL
- https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/btvm-4246