Title
[Document, 1781 December 10]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
December 10, 1781
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Jay overjoyed by the great American victory over Cornwallis. Washington the most singular instance of virtue, greatness and good fortune history has hitherto recorded. Glad of French cooperation with us. Thinks another campaign will precede a general peace. The U.S. must continue vigorous exertions. France jubilant over our success.
Identifier
columbia.jay.00989