doi:10.7916/kaa8-dh14[Document, 1797 August 30]Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857correspondencetextUnited States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809Jay, John, 1745-1829Encloses 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.