Title
[Document, 1784 December 07]
Library Location
Name
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
December 07, 1784
Language
English
Physical Description
4 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Letter recommending Jay's support to Baron von Steuben's petition to Congress. Recounts Steuben's services, which in justice entitle him to compensation. If Steuben stays in America, he will reside in New York, and his services in the establishment of the military forces will be most valuable.
Identifier
columbia.jay.06302