Title
[Document, 1779 July 29]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Scott, Charles, 1739-1813 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
July 29, 1779
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Mr. Mathews, delegate from South Carolina, pointed out that the terms for the South Carolina militia were expiring, and that Lincoln's army was losing strength. The enemy apparently expects reinforcements, but it would be most prudent to attack them before these additional forces arrive. These are the reasons for the enclosed act of Congress dated 27 July 1779.
Identifier
columbia.jay.12066