John Jay to Robert Morris, 19 November 1776

Fish Kill 19. Nov r : 1776

Dear Sir

The late unfortunate Miscarriage of General Washingtons Letters to the Congress makes me anxious about the Fate of a Letter I wrote you the 6 th Ult o . inclosing Copies of two I had rec d . from M r . Dean. 1 My Letter was sent to Head Quarters to go with the Generals Dispatches. Be so kind as to inform me whether you ever rec d . it. I am Dear Sir Your most ob t . Serv t

John Jay

P.S. Coll Williams passed thro–€™ this Place Yesterday & reported that your firm & stable Body were not a little alarmed at the Apprehensions of Gen. How–€™s paying them a Visit. 2 These Tales make bad Impressions on vulgar Minds–€”