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JAY TO JOHN ADAMS. 399
whom they were afterward confirmed by Governor Livingston himself. Mr. Henry's draft of a petition to the king
was equally unsuccessful, and was recommitted for amendment. Mr. John Dickinson (the author of the Farmer's
Letters) was added to the committee, and a new draught
prepared by him was adopted. "
" Tuesday, October nth, 1774.—Resolved unanimously,
That a memorial be prepared to the people of British
America, stating to them the necessity of a firm, united, and
invariable observation of the measures recommended by the
Congress, as they tender the invaluable rights and liberties
derived to them from the laws and constitution of their
country.
" Also, that an address be prepared to the people of Great
Britain.
" Ordered, That Mr. Lee, Mr. Livingston, and Mr. Jay be
a committee to prepare a draught of the memorial and
address."
The committee assigned the memorial, which was
first in order, and also deemed first in importance, to
Mr. Lee. Mr. Livingston, who was my superior both
in age and reputation, was desired to prepare the address. He declined it, and urged me to take it. I
finally consented, and did write it.
" Tuesday, October iSth, 1774.—The committee appointed
to prepare the address to the people of Great Britain brought
in a draught, which was read and ordered to lie on the table
for the perusal of the members, arid to be taken into consideration to-morrow.
" Wednesday, October igth, 1774.—The Congress resumed
the consideration of the address to the people of Great
Britain; and the same being debated by paragraphs, and
| Title | The correspondence and public papers of John Jay - 4 |
| Creator | Jay, John |
| Publisher | G.P. Putnam's Sons |
| Place of Publication | New York, London |
| Date | [1890-93] |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Title | 00000426 |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Transcript | JAY TO JOHN ADAMS. 399 whom they were afterward confirmed by Governor Livingston himself. Mr. Henry's draft of a petition to the king was equally unsuccessful, and was recommitted for amendment. Mr. John Dickinson (the author of the Farmer's Letters) was added to the committee, and a new draught prepared by him was adopted. " " Tuesday, October nth, 1774.—Resolved unanimously, That a memorial be prepared to the people of British America, stating to them the necessity of a firm, united, and invariable observation of the measures recommended by the Congress, as they tender the invaluable rights and liberties derived to them from the laws and constitution of their country. " Also, that an address be prepared to the people of Great Britain. " Ordered, That Mr. Lee, Mr. Livingston, and Mr. Jay be a committee to prepare a draught of the memorial and address." The committee assigned the memorial, which was first in order, and also deemed first in importance, to Mr. Lee. Mr. Livingston, who was my superior both in age and reputation, was desired to prepare the address. He declined it, and urged me to take it. I finally consented, and did write it. " Tuesday, October iSth, 1774.—The committee appointed to prepare the address to the people of Great Britain brought in a draught, which was read and ordered to lie on the table for the perusal of the members, arid to be taken into consideration to-morrow. " Wednesday, October igth, 1774.—The Congress resumed the consideration of the address to the people of Great Britain; and the same being debated by paragraphs, and |
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