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Letter from John Jay to Richard Caswell
Jay, John, 1745-1829
June 16, 1779
Volume 14, Page 119

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PRESIDENT JOHN JAY TO GOV. CASWELL.
[From Executive Letter Book.]

Philadelphia, 16th June, 1779.

Sir:

Copy of an Act of Congress of the 14th Inst. is herewith enclosed, recommending to the States to exempt Drivers of wagons from Militia duties while in service.

I have the honor to be, with great respect,
Your Excellency's Mo. ob. Servt.,
JOHN JAY, Pres.
Gov. Caswell.