Document, 1780 July 17

 

Title
Document, 1780 July 17
Library Location
Massachusetts Historical Society
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
1780 July 17
Physical Description
0 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Concerning the capitulation of Charleston, the reputation of the garrison will suffer until their conduct is explained. They are severely censured here. Jay believes that all the belligerents desire peace. The pride of the king of England will be the greatest obstacle, but in attempting to save his dignity he may lose his crown. No news yet of Laurens. What is to become of his bills? Jay has accepted between ten and twelve thousand dollars drawn upon him. Jay mentions that a daughter was born into his family.
Identifier
columbia.jay.06401