To George Washington from John Jay, 18 December 1778
From John Jay
Philadelphia 18th Decr 177[8]
Sir,
Your Excellency’s three Letters of the 13th Inst. have been laid before Congress, & the two respecting a certain Expedition & Colonel Fleury are committed.
The Idea of an Interview prevails and there is reason to expect that this useful Measure will be adopted.
I have the Honor of transmitting the Inclosed Act of Congress of the 16th Inst.1 & am with the greatest Respect & Esteem, Your Excellencys most Obedt & Hble Servt
J:J:
LB, DNA:PCC, item 14.
1. The enclosed act confirmed a court-martial’s decision to acquit Maj. Gen. Arthur St. Clair of neglect in the evacuation of Forts Ticonderoga and Independence in July 1777 ( , 12:1225–26).