Title
[Document, 1777 August 23]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
August 23, 1777
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Jay endorses Deane's plan for gaining intelligence of the British fleet by sending three frigates loaded with tobacco to Nantz or Bordeaux, "equipped in the best manner and on their arrival hide the chief of their guns and appear as cruizers."
Identifier
columbia.jay.03516