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
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