Sir Congress having directed a very considerable part of the Army to be sent home on Furlough, I am pressed exceedingly to make a payment of three months wages, and I am very desirous to accomplish it,but the want of money compells me to an Anticipation on the Taxes by making this payment in notes ; to render this mode tolerably just or useful, the notes must be punctually discharged when they fall due, and my dependence must be on the money to be received of the several States, on the Requisitions for the last and present year. I hope the urgency of the case will produce the desired exertions and finally enable me to preserve the credit and honor of the Federal Government. I have the honor to

Remain Your Excellency's Most obedient & Very humble Servt. His Excellency Robt. Morris. The Governor of New York.

LETTER OF JOHN JAY.

Paris loth May 1783. Dear Sir I think it probable that ever}' dutch Gentleman who goes to Philadelphia, will also visit New York, which was first settled by his own nation. Mr. Boers, who has been deputed by Holland to transact certain affairs here, recommends Mr. de Hogendorp to me in the warmest Terms. This gentleman is a Lieutenant in the dutch guards, & of a respectable family. He expects to go to America with Mr. Van Berkel. The confidence I have in the Recommendation of Mr. Boers and my Desire of rendering our Country agreeable to Mr. Hogendorp, leads me to take the Liberty of introducing him to your Excellency and to request that in case he should visit New York, he may be favored with your friendly attentions. I have the Honor to be with great esteem and Regard, Your Excellency's most ob't & most hT^le Servant, John Jay.