John Jay to Marinus Willett, 27 April 1776

[Ph. 27. Ap. 1776–€”]

Sir

It is much to be regretted that ^ all ^ human Affairs are liable for liable to Errors & Imperfections, and that real as well as imaginary Evils are so widely spread thro the World.

The Subject of your Letter merits ^ deserves ^ attention, it is however unnecessary for me to repeat what I have already said relative to it, and ^ except ^ again to assure you that my Endeavours shall not be wanting to obtain for you an appointmen t . equal to your Merit. General Schuyler–€™s Letter does you Honor, & had it ever been made known to the Members of Congress befo a litt a few months sooner, I am confident it would have had all the Influence you would have wished. 1

I hope Care will be taken of the officers you allude to–€”Men who deserve well of their Country, claim are intitled to its Regard. For my own Part I would cheerfully render them omit no ^ & in my opinion no ^ opportunityies of distinguishing and rewarding merit ought to be omitted

I am glad your Indisposition is removed, & hope it will not be some ^ long before an ^ occasion of ^ again ^ calling you to the Service of your Country will present itself. 2 I am Sir your most obdt . ^ very hble ^ Servt

J.J