Document, 1775 November 30

Title
Document, 1775 November 30
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829; New York Delegates in Congress; New York (Colony). Provincial Congress
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
1775 November 30
Physical Description
1
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Jay's draft of a letter from the New York delegation to the Provincial Congress. Review of credentials reveals that their appointments have no time limit. Suggest this be reviewed. Have also learned that the legislature is considering their pay. "As we presume an account of the Provision made by the other Colonies" would be helpful, Jay lists allowances for eleven of the twelve other delegations to the Continental Congress.
Identifier
columbia.jay.09217