doi:10.7916/0g9v-7294[Document, 1796 February 22]Jay, John, 1745-1829correspondencetextUnited States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809Jay, John, 1745-1829Bayley has been appointed Health Officer; importance of the office caused the Council on Appointments to request John Jay to convey their wish that Bayley give the duties his personal attention.