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--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
August 30, 1797
Physical Description
2 pages
Language
English
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Browse Location’s Digital Content
Also In
The papers of John Jay
Copyright Status
No Copyright - United States
Persistent URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/kaa8-dh14