George Washington to John Jay, 7 October 1779

West-point Oct r . 7 th : 1779

D r Sir,

Permit me, amongst the number of your friends to congratulate you & my Country on ^ your late honourable, & important ^ appointment–€”& Be assured ^ Sir ^ that my pleasure on this occasion though it may be equaled by ^ can t be exceeded by that of any ^ other is not to [ be ] exceeded . I do most sincerely wish you a pleasant & ^ an ^ agreeable passage–€” The most perfect & honourable accomplishment of your Ministry–€”& a safe return to the bosom of a grateful Country–€”[ being ?] With the greatest regard & sincerest personal attachment I am ^ have the honour to be ^ D r Sir Y r . most Obed t & Affe t . H ble Serv t ,

G. Washington

His Excel y J o . Jay Esq r .