doi:10.7916/jf92-pz27Document, 1779 January 12correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829Encloses 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 concerning 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.