Document, 1797 August 30

Name
Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Title
Document, 1797 August 30
Abstract
Encloses his answer to Mr. Van Alen's proposals. He will discharge the arrears of quit rent as soon as he is informed of their amount. Amherst's situation demands strict economy, and he therefore wishes Jay's opinion as to the expediency of paying Van Alen's advance now.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
1797 August 30
Physical Description
2
Note
The entire content of the original has been digitized.
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
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Also In
The papers of John Jay