Draft to Jay, proposing to interest him in half Morris' share of Spitsberg Patent Morris intended to take Jay into partnership concerning some acres along the New Jersey land, but was constrained in doing so because he learned Jay was interested in the conflicting Checquake grant because of the Estate of Anne Chambers. Offers Jay one half of land granted to him [Morris]. If Jay wants more details t alk to John Delancey.
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United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829