doi:10.7916/vavk-jq58Document, 1779 September 28correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829Since the ill-fated expedition to the Penobscot, the situation in the Department has grown worse. Only the Indians are available for defense, and the British are in well fortified positions around the Americans and their Indian allies. Asks Congress to give this their attention.