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Letter from John Jay to Richard Caswell
Jay, John, 1745-1829
March 31, 1779
Volume 14, Page 48

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

Philadelphia, 31st March, 1779.

Sir:

Enclosed herewith is a Copy of the act of Congress of the 29th Inst., recommending certain measures for the defence of the Southern States.

I have the honor to be, with great respect,
Your Excellency's Mo. Ob. Servt.,
JOHN JAY,
President.