doi:10.7916/dv9v-hw03[Document, 1739 April 23]Jones, JohncorrespondencetextUnited States--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775Jay, John, 1745-1829Glad Jay likes the boat and wants to hear how it will sail. Please send cash to Boston. Mentions high price of flour and wheat. When in season, wishes to have a dozen watermelons from New York, as they are superior to Boston's.