John Jay to George Washington, 27 July 1779

Philadelphia 27 th July 1779–€”

Sir

The Success of the Enterprize against Stoney-Point was splendid & important–€” 1 It has added another Laurel to your wreath, and given a grateful Country a fresh opportunity of presenting You their Thanks for the vigilance, Wisdom, & Magnanimity, with which their Arms have been conducted–€” I have now the Honor of conveying them expressed in the enclosed Act of Congress–€” Prudence forbids me to indulge my feelings or my Pen on this interesting Occasion lest in their warmth too little attention might be paid to the delicacy blended with the virtues they wish to celebrate–€” Permit me however most sincerely to assure You that I am With the greatest Respect & Esteem Your Excellency–€™s most Obedient and Humble Servant–€”