Title
[Document, 1779 July 23]
Library Location
Name
Atlee, William T. (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
July 23, 1779
Language
English
Physical Description
3 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
When the convention troops passed through Pennsylvania on their way to Virginia, many of the soldiers, particularly the Germans, deserted, and took employment as laborers. Now that Clinton's army is in the vicinity, they notice that these men are moving eastward, and have imprisoned four men on suspicion of going to join the British forces. What steps should be taken concerning this?
Identifier
columbia.jay.10521