John Jay to George Washington, 2 March 1779

Philadelphia 2 d March 1779

Dear Sir

Accept my Thanks for your obliging Favor of the 23 Ult. 1 and be pleased to add to the obligation by a Repetition of them.

The arrival of a Reinforcement from Rhode Island at New York 2 seems to indicate, either another Embarkation to the Southward, or offensive Operations in your Quarter, but of military Matters I have too little Knowledge to hazard Conjectures, especially to Persons familiar with that Science.

In one of the English Papers I have the Honor to enclose, is a Copy of the Family Compact between the Branches of the House of Bourbon. 3 As it explains the political Connection between France & Spain, I think it interesting.

We hear nothing from General Lincoln. A little Vessel with military Stores, which lately sailed from hence bound to South Carolina is taken. My best Respects to M rs . Washington–€” I am Dear Sir with perfect Esteem & personal Regard Your ob t . Serv t

John Jay

His Excellency General Washington.