Title
[Document, 1781 February 1]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Livingston, Brockholst, 1757-1823 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
February 1, 1781
Language
English
Physical Description
6 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Writes from L'Orient. Many American vessels are here, and three are ready to sail for Philadelphia. Colonel Palfrey is coming to France as Consul General. Mr. Wharton conjectures that Laurens' mission to France is for his father's exchange, while Colonel Moyland thinks he's been sent to negotiate a loan. It is reported that Arnold left New York with 15,000 men on a secret expedition. No great changes have taken place among Jay's acquaintances. Mr. Bingham has married Miss Willing. Sir James is in Philadelphia. A Colonel Livingston was killed in duel. Reflects on horrors of dueling. Regarding the rich prizes taken by the Saratoga, they have all been retaken. Three page document with three page typescript.
Identifier
columbia.jay.06837