Name
Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Title
Document, 1779 January 12
Abstract
Encloses letters which show that Phillips is persistent in his wish to negotiate for the exchange of convention troops. Washington does not believe that suchan exchange between persons unauthorized to treat can come to much good,especially since the views of Congress and of Sir Henry Clinton have been known. Perhaps a Congressional Resolution concerni ng the matter could be obtained. Draft, in hand of Tench Tilghman.Enclosures: 8 December 1778, Phillips to Washington; 8 December 1778, Phillipsto Washington; [after 8 December 1778 - before 12 January 1779], Stirling toWashington; [after 8 December 1778 - before 12 January 1779,] McHenry toWashington.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
letters (correspondence)
Date
1779 January 12
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/jf92-pz27