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Letter from John Jay to Richard Caswell
Jay, John, 1745-1829
June 24, 1779
Volume 14, Page 131

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

Philadelphia, 24th June, 1779.

Sir:

Herewith enclosed you will receive a Copy of an Act of Congress of the 22d Inst. on the subject of plundering the Inhabitants of places in the Enemy's possession.

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