doi:10.7916/s2gj-fq46[Document, 1778 December 18]Washington, George, 1732-1799correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829Acknowledges receipt of 12 December with its enclosures. Washington congratulates John Jay on his election as President of Congress. Washington is personally pleased that John Jay has been chosen for this office. Draft, in hand ofRobert Hansen Harrison.