Document, 1780 June 16
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- Title
- Document, 1780 June 16
- Library Location
- Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
- Name
- Houston, William Churchill, approximately 1746-1788 (Author)
- Livingston, Robert R. (Author)
- Lovell, James, 1737-1814 (Author)
- Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
- Format
- correspondence
- Digital Project
- Papers of John Jay
- Date
- 1780 June 16
- Physical Description
- 0 pages
- Subjects
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
- Summary
- Copy is in hand of John Jay. They have drawn upon him for 100,000 pounds shortly after his departure, but to allow him time they have made the bills payable 6 months after sight. They had to drawn upon him again for 25,000 dollars. The depreciation of the currency has caused the need for these steps to avoid a severe crisis, but the late steps to relieve the situation have resulted in a better financial situation. Take every possible step to obtain funds to honor the bills.
- Identifier
- columbia.jay.07736