Name
Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Title
Document, 1776 July 19
Abstract
Acknowledges receipt of 17 July. Washington's lack of knowledge of the Hudson River prevents him from giving the help and advice the secret committee asks. If the committee can do anything effectual, however, Washington will give them all the assistance he can. Washington had thought of erecting obstructions at Mount Washington, but many difficulties have prevented such a step. Washington asks that the defenses at Mount Washington, but many difficulties have prevented such a step. Washington asks that the defenses at Mount Washington be kept a secret.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
letters (correspondence)
Date
1776 July 19
Physical Description
0 pages
Note
The entire content of the original has been digitized.
Library Location
Browse Location’s Digital Content
Also In
The papers of John Jay
Persistent URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/agbg-ky32