Title
[Document, 1776 March 23]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
March 23, 1776
Language
English
Physical Description
3 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Writes that Congress has not decided upon continental colors. Some naval officers have used a rattlesnake flag. Use Committee of Safety vigorously to suppress licentiousness. Commends his discernment and soldierly attitude toward Lord Stirling's advancement.
Identifier
columbia.jay.06932