Title
[Document, 1781 October 18]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
McKean, Thomas, 1734-1817 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
October 18, 1781
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Jay has refused to accept some of the bills of Congress. America's enemies in Europe have with some success tried to render our paper suspect. Jay stated his reasons for refusal publicly. Sent copies of his statement to Franklin and Adams and also to Congress Our merchants should endorse their bills.
Identifier
columbia.jay.04179