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Jay, John, 1745-1829 to Robert Morris re: defending James Duane's loyalty

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07130 Author/Creator: Jay, John, 1745-1829 Place Written: Fish Kills [NY] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1776/12/02 Pagination: 2 p. : address : Height: 32.9 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

"I am exceedingly hurt at the wicked attack made on Mr. Duane. Envy Hatred Malice and all Uncharitableness must have conspired in producing it. Whatever suspicions some folks might entertain of his political conduct from his opposition to certain Men & Measures, I am convinced he has maintained no correspondence with the enemy...." He continues "I heartily wish some [A]merican St. Patrick would arise, and cleanse those fair abodes of liberty, not only of Vipers Toads & noxious Reptiles; but also of Parricides, Traitors and insidious dark designing Iagos...." he asks Morris to send his compliments to Congress: "God bless you, and give the Congress Frace to remain at Philadelphia until the very last Extremity" (written when the British threatened New Jersey before Washington's victories at Trenton and Princeton).

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