Dayton, Jonathan (1760-1824) to John Adams
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03866.02 Author/Creator: Dayton, Jonathan (1760-1824) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter Date: 4 July 1798 Pagination: 2 p. ; 37.6 x 23.1 cm. Order a Copy
Date inferred from Adams' announcement of Washington as commander of Provisional Army on 2 July 1798. Also inferred from his response to this document, which was on 6 July 1798 (GLC 3866.01). Creator inferred from handwriting of Jonathan Dayton. New Jersey branch of Society of Cincinnati expresses "our entire satisfaction with his Administration of the Government, & in particular as it relates to the injuries & insults which have been received from the French Republic." Asserts that America needs be vigilant to defend its independence.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
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