New York (Colony). Provincial Congress; New York Delegates in Congress
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
1775 June 29
Physical Description
2
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Have recommended moderate terms to accommodate the differences between the
colonies and Britain. Sending results of their deliberations on the question of
taxation. All of this is subjected to the judgment of the delegates. A fear that this
contest for liberty may degenerate into one for power by wicked and designing men.
Hopeful for some terms that will end the effusion of blood and bring peace again to the
colonies.
