The papers of John Jay

[Document, 1779 July 29]

1. [Document, 1779 July 29]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Scott, Charles, 1739-1813 (Addressee)
Date: July 29, 1779
Summary: Sends a copy of an act of Congress of July 27 providing for an attack on the enemy by General Lincoln's troops in North Carolina. Necessary since the British will in all probability be receiving supplies soon.
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[Document, 1779 July 29]

2. [Document, 1779 July 29]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Scott, Charles, 1739-1813 (Addressee)
Date: July 29, 1779
Summary: Mr. Mathews, delegate from South Carolina, pointed out that the terms for the South Carolina militia were expiring, and that Lincoln's army was losing strength. The enemy apparently expects reinforcements, but it would be most prudent to attack them b...
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[Document, 1779 May 25]

3. [Document, 1779 May 25]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Scott, Charles, 1739-1813 (Addressee)
Date: May 25, 1779
Summary: Letter signed in the hand of Alexander Hamilton. Acknowledges receipt of Jay's letter of 12, 19, and 22 May. Army and militia are presently ill equipped to defend themselves against a predatory enemy. States should be forced to put militias on a respe...
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