Title
[Document, 1776 July 01]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
July 01, 1776
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Has just returned to the city from Elizabeth and discovered to his dismay that the convention will be meeting in White Plains, following a scheme of Gouverneur Morris. Worried about what the public will think. The prosecution of Governor Tryon's plot delayed. Fears enemies will cast them in a bad light because of it. Resolve passed, giving certain powers to the generals. Wanted Philip Livingston to stay longer, but he left for Philadelphia. Dispirited and out of patience.
Identifier
columbia.jay.13128