Title
[Document, 1779 January 03]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
January 03, 1779
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
The plan for emancipating Canada has proved to be impractical. American arms must be used to expel the enemy from her own territory first. It may be impossible for the US to furnish her quota of troops for the emancipation of Canada.
Identifier
columbia.jay.06752