Document, 1779 April 17
Document, 1779 April 17
- Title
- Document, 1779 April 17
- Library Location
- National Archives and Records Administration
- Name
- Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
- Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810 (Addressee)
- Format
- correspondence
- Digital Project
- Papers of John Jay
- Date
- 1779 April 17
- Physical Description
- 1
- Subjects
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
- Summary
- Has sent Lincoln's letter to Congress. The French in South Carolina have offered to fight for our independence and Congress has directed them to be commanded by Marquis of Britigny. Sends a copy of an act of Congress of April 14 restraining persons from going within the enemy's lines unless authorized in the manner provided for in the act.
- Identifier
- columbia.jay.01329