[Document, 1777 January 12]
- Title
- [Document, 1777 January 12]
- Library Location
- Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
- Name
- Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author)
- Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
- Format
- correspondence
- Digital Project
- Papers of John Jay
- Date
- January 12, 1777
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 4 pages
- Subjects
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
- Summary
- Congress removed to Baltimore. Morris has been appointed to a committee to transact all continental affairs. Had the removal from Philadelphia taken place earlier the Pennsylvania constitution would be wholesome; now the people are divided and weak. Is sorry for Dickenson and Allen whose property interests are presumed to have dictated their defection. Morris has removed his family from the city but is determined to stay and is happy in his decision. Joins Jay in sentiments about Duane whose rejection of slander is proper. Wishes Jay and Duane in Congress; there is a leader there whom Jay doesn't like and who rules the roost. Will answer Duane's two letters soon. No military news as Jay probably gets it fresh; congratulations on regaining city of New York. No word from Deane; anticipates complaints for want of remittances. These damned men of war plague us exceedingly.
- Identifier
- columbia.jay.06993