Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Matlack, Timothy, 1736-1829 (Addressee)
Title
[Document, 1780 September 17]
Abstract
"Knowledge is essential to the Duration of Liberty and Pennsylvania is wise in making them both Objects of public Care." He is honored by election to the American Philosophical Society, and will send them information which may interest them. Congratulates him on the erection of the Bank, which is of considerable significance for America. America deserves and needs a victory, for nothing will increa se her friends as much as her being formidable to her enemies.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
September 17, 1780
Physical Description
2 pages
Language
English
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Browse Location’s Digital Content
Also In
The papers of John Jay
Persistent URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/wzat-sd96