Title
[Document, 1812 September 16]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, Maria (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
September 16, 1812
Language
English
Physical Description
3 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1809-1817; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Criticizes the army's failure to mete out strict punishment for insubordination. When some of the troops were ordered to march, they refused because they had received no pay. The proceedings of the administration are disgraceful. Has heard that John Jay has been appointed a delegate to the convention. The country needs "all the exertions of all her friends."
Identifier
columbia.jay.09715