Title
[Document, 1782 January 08]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
January 08, 1782
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Received note enclosing four letters and picture that morning. Paris Gazette first definite information that Cornwallis surrendered. Happy that Mr. Morris's sons are safe in France. Offers to help them in any way can and asks for mailing address for Geneva. Hears from Morris often and will communicate any news. Fears rumor that Miss Livingston's brother was carried to dry land is premature. Regrets that did not get better acquainted with Ridley in Philadelphia.
Identifier
columbia.jay.01136