Lewis Morris to John Jay, 8 March 1777

Phil a March 8 th 1777

Dear Sir

A M r Jackson 1 that will hand you this goes to our state in order to fix on Some person or persons to make Sale of the States Lottery Tickets, I have wrote to Gov r on the Subject, but least he should not be there, I have Troubled you with this–€” 2 The Congress meets to day 3 for the first time since their flight, I wish to God we had more men in jersey, you ^ may ^ be assured from the best Authority Howe has not more than Seven Thousand Eight hundred Sick and well, shamefull to the Continent that they do not drive him out; however let ^ us ^ hope for the best–€”they go on very Sloly with recruiting in this State–€” The man waits for this I mean Jacksons Servant So must conclude with mine and the family–€™s best regards to M rs Jay and believe me Dr Sir Yours Most Sincerely

Lewis Morris

To John Jay Esquire