Title
[Document, 1785 January 16]
Library Location
Name
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
January 16, 1785
Language
English
Physical Description
4 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Tells Jay of Carlisle college whose purpose is the advancement of literature, liberty and religion. In the hands of gentlemen of liberal minds who desire union and power of Congress. Prospects for expansion are great with many private subscriptions and some good scholars coming to teach there. Hopes the New York delegation will support the petition of the trustees of Dickinson college.
Identifier
columbia.jay.02699