Document, 1775 November 15

Title
Document, 1775 November 15
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
1775 November 15
Physical Description
2
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Congress should provide for surgeons and supplies to be sent to the fort being raised on the Hudson River, lest all of their efforts in this regard be of no defensive value. Advisable to send Continental troops to New York to supplement the militia and increase public confidence. New York should not be required to buy muskets for artillerymen; rather Congress should authorize New York to buy them at Congress' expense.
Identifier
columbia.jay.06917