Letter from John Jay to Samuel Johnston
Jay, John, 1745-1829
October 11,
1788
Volume 21, Page 502
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JOHN JAY TO THE GOVERNOR OF NORTH CAROLINA.
[From Executive Letter Book.]
Office of Foreign Affairs, 11 Oct., 1788.
Sir:
Although the Act of Congress of which the enclosed is a Copy has been published, yet it appearing proper that your Excellency should receive it in an official manner, I do myself the honor of transmitting it under the same Cover with this, and am with great Respect.
Your Excellency’s Most Obedt. & Humble Servt.,
JOHN JAY.