Title
[Document, 1778 April 29]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
April 29, 1778
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
His distasteful task of trying criminals who are encouraged by the state of the times. Thinks he would prefer a British to a French treaty, but American independence must be conceded by Britain. Need to restrain the staff officers from entering into commercial relationships.
Identifier
columbia.jay.08331