Title
[Document, 1779 July 09]
Library Location
Name
Knoblauch, Baron de (Author)
Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
July 09, 1779
Language
English
Physical Description
3 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Since his fate is to be determined this day, he wishes to lay before Congress a true statement of his financial situation. After selling his lands and personal property he came to America, where he hoped to settle and serve in the army. Now that the United States has decided it does not need his services, he is without funds and far from his homeland. Encloses list of expenses.
Identifier
columbia.jay.10719