651To John Jay from Peter W. Yates, 5 June 1777 (Jay Papers)
As the Election for Governor & Lieut Gov r . draws near I would be glad to know how Matters Respecting this stand below, & whom the lower Counties will be disposed to chuse. Your Name is mentioned here and so is Gen l Schuilers— As I am disposed to render you all the Service I can on this Occasion, please to favour me with a few Lines on the Subject and who is held up at Esopus for Lieut. Gov...