[Document, 1778 August 22]
- Title
- [Document, 1778 August 22]
- Library Location
- Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
- Name
- Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author)
- Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
- Format
- correspondence
- Digital Project
- Papers of John Jay
- Date
- August 22, 1778
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 8 pages
- Subjects
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
- Summary
- While he supports Philip Schuyler's appointment to Congress, he doubts the wisdom of his taking his seat before his trial is concluded. Accession of states to Articles of Association is delayed by dispute over territorial claims to West. General Stark of the so-called state of Vermont, treats New York settlers like Tories. Urges Jay and Livingston to attend Congress to plead the case of New York. Asks Jay's opinion on currency regulation and the use of loan funds expected from France.
- Identifier
- columbia.jay.05563