Facsimile of Autograph Letter signed and catalogue description, Henry Woodhouse sale, American Art Association, March 30, 1931. Received letter and conferred with engraver commissioned by the Clerk of the Supreme Court to cut seals for the circuit courts. He has requested the engraver to expedite seal for Connecticut. Gives assignment of Supreme Court justices to circuits. Prefers to observe ancien t usages in reception of Supreme Court justices. In New England the custom of having a clergyman present should be continued. Justices to be received in same manner as judges of the state supreme courts. No mode of dress has been prescribed. Jay wishes to reside in a clean inn; doesn't care about the food.
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United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829