Gouverneur Morris to John Jay, 28 April 1778

York Town, 28th April 1778

Dear Jay,

This Letter is to be handed to you by Gen l . Gates. 1 Let me recommend him to your particular Attention. Vermont you will say prevents this. Policy may have induced him to flatter those People when he wanted their Assistance. 2 Let us take it up on that Ground. In his present Command he will want the Assistance of our State the cordial Assistance of its Rulers. I have promised this. I write to you to Livingston and jointly with Duer to the Governor. 3 This is sufficient and you will all three I am confident exert yourselves whenever Necessity shall 4 I am Yours &c a

Gouvr. Morris