Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
Title
[Document, 1783 January 26]
Abstract
Jay writes that he did not concur in William T. Franklin's appointment as secretary of the commission out of insistence by Franklin but because of the merit he saw the young man to possess. Benjamin Franklin can use this letter in any way he wishes to correct such a mistaken opinion.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
January 26, 1783
Physical Description
2 pages
Language
English
Library Location
Browse Location’s Digital Content
Also In
The papers of John Jay
Persistent URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/9a31-yt21