doi:10.7916/bd03-m434[Document, 1787 July 25]Jay, John, 1745-1829correspondencetextUnited States--History--1783-1865Jay, John, 1745-1829After 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.