From George Washington to John Jay, 27 May 1779
To John Jay
Head Qrs Middle Brook May the 27th 1779
Sir
I was last night honoured with your Excellency’s favor of the 25th—and with the papers to which it referred—which shall have my attention.
You will be pleased to receive Two New York Gazettes. I have the Honor to be with the greatest respect & esteem Yr Excellency’s Most Obedt sert
Go: Washington
Df, in Robert Hanson Harrison’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW.