doi:10.7916/kbn8-6828[Document, 1781 December 09]Jay, John, 1745-1829correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829Acknowledges receipt, on 7 December, of Washington's letter of 22 October with copies of the articles of capitulation, returns, and General Greene's letter, as well as duplicates of all these. John Jay congratulates Washington and his country on this event, which was achieved under Washington's immediate direction. General Greene, who did much with slender means, merits the commendation of his country.