Title
[Document, 1785 November 11]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Bennett, John (Author)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
November 11, 1785
Language
English
Physical Description
3 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Account of the Tory raid on Peter Jay's home at Fishkill, 1781. Jonas Carle, the leader of the raiders, confessed his part to Bennett when both were confined in the Ulster County jail. Details other crimes to which Carle confessed and gives names of other members of band. Document signed. Endorsed by John Jay.
Identifier
columbia.jay.13092