[Document, 1780 December 18]
- Title
- [Document, 1780 December 18]
- Library Location
- Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
- Name
- Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796 (Author)
- Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
- Format
- correspondence
- Digital Project
- Papers of John Jay
- Date
- December 18, 1780
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 5 pages
- Subjects
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
- Summary
- Since writing 6 Oct (copy of which enclosed) has received Jay's of 10 July and 16 Sept. Congress soon to form Office for Foreign Affairs. Actions of enemy in New York, in Canada; retreat of General Gates. If enemy not reinforced will probably retreat from positions held, to protection of sea side, under their "shipping." General Green to command Southern Army. Waiting and wishing for a naval Force to command the American Seas. Particular intelligence confided through Committee for Foreign Affairs.
- Identifier
- columbia.jay.12770