Title
Document, 1777 February 20
Name
Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
1777 February 20
Physical Description
0 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Acknowledges receipt of "your card" of 8 February. Thanks John Jay for his congratulations on recent military successes. John Jay's praiseworthy conduct in withdrawing from the nominating commee for officers of New York State is perhaps to be lamented, because some appointements to New York military offices are not yet settled. Colonel [Henry Beekman] Livingston is not pleased with the two gentlemen proposed as candidates for the position of Lieutenant Colonel in his regiment. He would much prefer Lieutenant Colonel [Pierre] Requier. Livingston has asked Washington to intercede on his behalf.
Identifier
columbia.jay.12617