Document, 1780 December 18

Name
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Title
Document, 1780 December 18
Abstract
Since writing 6 Oct (copy of which enclosed) has received Jay's of 10 July and 16 Sept. Congress soon to form Office for Foreign Affairs. Actions of enemy in New York, in Canada; retreat of General Gates. If enemy not reinforced will probably retreat from positions held, to protection of sea side, under their "shipping." General Green to command South ern Army. Waiting and wishing for a naval Force to command the American Seas. Particular intelligence confided through Committee for Foreign Affairs.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
1780 December 18
Physical Description
5
Note
The entire content of the original has been digitized.
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
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Also In
The papers of John Jay