John Jay to James De Lancey, 2 January 1778

[Poghkeepsie 2 Jan. 1778]

Sir

Notwithstanding the opposition of our Sentiments & Conduct relative to the present Contest, the Friendship which subsisted between us is not forgotten, nor will the good Offices ^ formerly ^ done me by yourself & Family cease to excite my Gratitude.

How far your Situation may be comfortable & easy I know not. it is my Wish & shall be my Endeavour that it be as much so as may be consistant with the Interest of that great Cause to which I have devoted every Thing I hold dear in this World. I have taken the Liberty of requesting M r . Sam l . Broome immediately to advance you 100 Dollars on my Account.

Your not having heard from me sooner was unavoidable. A Line by the first Opportunity will oblige me. Be explicit and avail yourself without Hesitation of the Friendship which was entertained as well as professed for you by your obt & h–€™ble servt

J. J.

Coll. Jam s DLancey at Hartford 1