doi:10.7916/bcr5-wz78[Document, 1778 December 12]Livingston, William, 1723-1790correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829Letterbook copy. Congratulates John Jay on election as President of Congress. He acknowledges the recept of six copies of an Act of Congress, mentions correspondence with Mr. Laurens for commissions for privateers, and believes privateering in New Jersey deserves public encouragement. The New Jersey Assembly will meet at Elizabeth Town.