Title
[Document, 1779 April 21]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
April 21, 1779
Language
English
Physical Description
3 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Chides Jay for his lack of openness in writing. Many consider Jay's grand secret as a political turn. It is impossible to carry on another campaign without something better than a paper exchequer. The spirit of discontent has never been greater. This attitude will produce changes in the legislature. Benson will lose his seat. The confiscation bill was "a compound of folly, avarice, and injustice." Benson's "compromising genius" contributed. Many preparatory steps have been taken for a change in the delegation. Morris and Schuyler will be left out. Livingston has written to Morris and has entreated him to return and remove the prejudices against himself. Asks Jay to help Mr./Istard/. He is entitled to some provision from Congress. Duane promised to procure for him the position of chaplain or of interpreter, but he has written nothing further.
Identifier
columbia.jay.07923