John Jay to George Clinton, 10 January 1779

Philadelphia 10 Jan y 1779 1

Dear Sir

Had I more Leisure I should send you less blank Paper–€” Intelligence of Importance we have none–€” The News Papers will tell you little–€” I wish they said less–€” If I am not greatly decieved the Vermont Affair will end well–€” Send us the Papers–€” 2 If my Brothers are with you request them to write to me–€” My Comp ts to those about you whom you know I esteem–€”particularly Livingston Benson & Platt–€” 3 my best Respects to M rs . Clinton–€” I am Dear Sir very much Yours &c.

J. Jay

Gov r . Clinton