Title
[Document, 1787 July 25]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
July 25, 1787
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
After receiving his last letter, immediately forwarded its enclosure to Commodore Jones. Advises that Washington resist having foreigners in the national government, in particular that the commander-in-chief of the army shall be a native-born citizen. Sarah Livingston Jay expresses gratitude for Washington's attention.
Identifier
columbia.jay.12782