Delegates to Congress . Letters of delegates to Congress, 1774-1789, Volume 12, February 1 1779-May 31 1779
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John Jay to To: George Clinton and Jonathan Trumbull, Sr.


Sir,
Philadelphia 8th Feby. 1779.

   In consequence of the Representation made of the distress of the State of Rhode-Island for want of Provision, Congress have this day passed an Act of which the enclosed is a Copy,(1) requesting the States of Connecticut & New-York, to afford them such Supplies as their Necessities call for, so far as their circumstances will admit, & under such Regulations as may best answer the End proposed.


I have the Honor to be Sir, with great Respect, Your Excellency's most Obed & H. Servt.

J. J.


Note: LB (DNA: PCC, item 14). Addressed: "To His Excellency Governor Clinton." Endorsed: "N.B. The like verbatim to Govr. Trumbull."


1 JCC, 13:151-52.


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