John Jay to the President of Congress (Samuel Huntington), 4 October 1779

[Philadelphia, 4 th October, 1779.]

Sir,

It gives me very sensible pleasure to find, from the Act of Congress inclosed in your Excellency–€™s polite Favour of the 1 st . inst. 1 that my Conduct in the chair and the execution of public Business, has been honoured by the approbation of Congress. The testimony given of it by this act demands my warmest acknowledgements. Be pleased, sir, to assure the Congress, that my happiness is inseparable from the Welfare and esteem of my country, and that my endeavours to promote the one, and merit the other, shall continue unremitted. I have the Honour to be, With great respect and esteem, Your Excellency–€™s most obedient servant,

John Jay

His Excellency Samuel Huntington Esq r . President of Congress.