Title
[Document, 1777 April 26]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
April 26, 1777
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Criticism of Jay's ideas on appointment of clerks and licensing of attorneys, and division of states into districts. They were amazed at reading McKesson's letter "to his fellow secretary" to learn Jay's opinions on power vested in the courts. Jay's opinion very influential in the acceptance of the Constitution. Wish Jay had communicated his sentiments to them instead of allowing them to become public. They are convinced the clause in question stands right.
Identifier
columbia.jay.06960