John Jay to Thomas Jefferson, July 26, 1779

Philadelphia 26th July 1779

Sir

I have the honor of transmitting to your Excellency sundry papers respecting the capture of a vessel of Portugal by a Captain Cunningham of the Privateer Phoenix the Property of Carter Braxton Esqr. and others.

Among these papers is a copy of an Act of Congress of the 21st. Inst., for the purpose of doing Justice to the Parties injured, and punishing the Aggressors, to both which Objects it calls your Excellency’s Attention.

I have the honor to be with great Respect & Esteem Your Excellency’s Most obedt: Servant.