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[Document, 1776 July 21]

1. [Document, 1776 July 21]

  • Name: Duer, William, 1747-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 21, 1776
  • Summary: Talked with General Washington about the letters from the Secret Committee. The General worried about obstruction of the channel of the river opposite Mt. Washington. Fears that the enemy is trying to cut off our communication with the sound. It is of...
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Document, 1777 January 03

2. Document, 1777 January 03

  • Name: Duer, William, 1747-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1777 January 03
  • Summary: Recommends that John Jay give some foundation to the widespread rumor in British camps that the Americans had promised a pardon to those who joined the British by issuing a proclamation to that effect. The Americans should also...
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[Document, 1777 May 28]

3. [Document, 1777 May 28]

  • Name: Duer, William, 1747-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 28, 1777
  • Summary: As General Schuyler is to deliver this letter, he will inform Jay of his own affairs. Affairs of Congress have recovered. Congratulations on the formation of our new government. The lack of sufficient executive government in other states has hampered ...
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[Document, 1787 January 06]

4. [Document, 1787 January 06]