John Jay to George Clinton, 22 May 1779

Ph a May 22 1779

D r Sir

I have now the Pleasure of enclosing you a Copy of certain Resolutions moved in Congress this Morning respecting the pretended State of Vermont. 1 They were introduced by M r . Morris with a very proper prefatory Speech. on Saturday next Congress ^ the House ^ will ^ be ^ resolved themselves into a Com[mitte]e of the whole to take them into Consideration–€”what will be their Fate is uncertain, tho I am by no means without Hopes of Success. They are temperate & founded on plain Principles. opposition will hence be more difficult, and their Defence more certain–€” ^ the Yeas & Nays shall be called on every Question respecting them; and I will furnish ^ ^ [ in margin ] you with a minute Detail of the Proceedings of Congress in every stage of the Debates on the Subject. ^

It was The Delays attending this Business have been unavoidable we was and rather unpleasant than prejudicial–€” It will now be pressed forward, and you may rely on our utmost Exertions & Care.

I now send you some Papers & Journals–€” My best Respects to M rs . Clinton–€” I am, Dear Sir very sincerely yours &c.

His Exy Geo Clinton