Document, 1776 July 19
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- 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
- Copyright Status
- No Known Copyright
- Persistent URL
- https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/agbg-ky32