[Document, 1779 June 23]
- Title
- [Document, 1779 June 23]
- Library Location
- Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
- Name
- Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Author)
- Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
- Format
- correspondence
- Digital Project
- Papers of John Jay
- Date
- June 23, 1779
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 4 pages
- Subjects
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
- Summary
- The powers of the ordinary civil magistrates do not seem sufficient to preserve the peace of the state. Commissioners may be necessary. Discusses the Confiscation Bill. Some of our friends are disappointed with the proceedings in Congress on the Vermont business. The last election brought a change to the legislature. Almost two-thirds new men.
- Identifier
- columbia.jay.05490