Title
[Document, 1781 March 10 and 20]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Livingston, William, 1723-1790 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
March 10 and 20, 1781
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
News of military victories in South. News that Cornwallis is in retreat -- "We shall soon drive the scoundrels from that country." Generals Mughlenburgh and Nelson laying siege to Arnold at Portsmouth, but he can escape unless the French fleet intervenes. Has seen George III's declaration against the States General and hopes it will convince all of Europe to oppose such a haughty prince. In postscript of 20 March, Livingston gives news of French fleet's departure to capture Benedict Arnold; Congressional action; and reception of King's manifesto against the Netherlands.
Identifier
columbia.jay.06887