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To John Jay from David Humphreys, 7 January 1790

From David Humphreys

New York Janry 7th. 1790.

Sir,

In consequence of the conversation which I had the honor to hold with you a few days ago,1 & of having reported the substance of it to the President; I now take the liberty to acquaint you, that he will meet the two Houses of Congress tomorrow morning at 11 OClock, in the Senate Chamber.2 I know it is his only wish that you should act on the subject of our conversation, in the manner which shall be entirely agreeable to your own discretion & inclination. I have the honor to be with perfect respect. Sir your most obedt Servant

D. Humphreys

The Honble John Jay &c. &c. &c.

ALS, NNC (EJ: 05688). Addressed: “The Honble. John Jay &c. &c. &c.” Endorsed: “… and. immediately.” JJ’s reply has not been found.

1On 8 Jan. 1790, GW delivered his first annual address to Congress in the Senate Chamber. See PGW: PS description begins Dorothy Twohig et al., eds., The Papers of George Washington, Presidential Series (19 vols. to date; Charlottesville, Va., 1987–) description ends , 4: 543–49. JJ, AH, and Knox attended. See Daily Advertiser (New York), 9 Jan.

2On the same day, 7 Jan., Humphreys sent another note to JJ: “By command of the President of the United States, I enclose to you papers which contain information of a nature highly interesting to the Community. This object is to avail himself of your opinion relative to the measures which should be taken in consequence thereof.” ALS, NNC (EJ: 05687); ALS, DNA: RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters; LbkC, DLC: Washington. A notation to the RG 59 text, dated 8 Jan., indicates that the enclosed letter (not found) from General David Forman reported the detection of forgeries of the state notes of New York and enclosed several counterfeit certificates. PGW: PS description begins Dorothy Twohig et al., eds., The Papers of George Washington, Presidential Series (19 vols. to date; Charlottesville, Va., 1987–) description ends , 4: 543.

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