Title
[Document, 1777 December 02]
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
December 02, 1777
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Hopes that the plan check for confederacy will be acceptable. Fort Mercer evacuated when Cornwallis approached; several vessels of war burned to keep them from enemy's hands. Burgoyne's defeat throws balance on Howe. Plans of winter operations unknown. Forwards unidentified letter from Europe.
Identifier
columbia.jay.05561