1From John Jay to Timothy Matlack, 17 September 1780 (Jay Papers)
Accept my Thanks for your Fav r of the 21 April, which was deliverd to me the 27 th August. Knowledge is essential to the Duration of Liberty and Pennsylvania is wise in making them both the Objects of public Care. I have read your Oration with great Pleasure. The Subject is a fine one— The Field large and considering the time allotted you ^ you have interspersed it with ^ useful Remarks &...