The papers of John Jay

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[Document, 1775 July 18]

1. [Document, 1775 July 18]

Name: New York (State). Committee of Safety (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 18, 1775
Summary: Sends a draft of proceedings of the Congress with the five nations to Continental Congress for their use.
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[Document, 1775 July 22]

2. [Document, 1775 July 22]

Name: New York (State). Committee of Safety (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 22, 1775
Summary: The Committee having trouble arming the New York troops. Ask Congress to direct that a number of good muskets housed in the courthouses of New Jersey be cleaned and sent to places on the Hudson River for distribution to New York troops. Commends the w...
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[Document, 1776 April 29]

3. [Document, 1776 April 29]

Name: New York (State). Committee of Safety (Author)
Date: April 29, 1776
Summary: Describes measures taken to secure someone to command the marine department on the lakes. Recommends that Marinus Willet be nominated for the majority of Major Benedict, who has resigned.
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