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Document, 1779 September 18

1. Document, 1779 September 18

Document, 1779 September 18

2. Document, 1779 September 18

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Talbot, Silas, 1751-1813 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1779 September 18
  • Summary: Copy. Letter written by Jay as president of Congress, praising Talbot's bravery and sprit of enterprize in the service of his country and enclosing an act of Congress of 17 Sept. 1779, granting Talbot a captain's commission in ...
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[Document, 1781 July 14]

3. [Document, 1781 July 14]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Talbot, Silas, 1751-1813 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 14, 1781
  • Summary: Draft. Has recommended his case to Franklin, who will do all in his power to aid Talbot. Jay is not authorized to provide for American prisoners in England. If the application to Franklin is unsuccessful, Jay will provide aid.
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