doi:10.7916/1yy5-n395[Document, 1763 August 23]Jay, PetercorrespondencetextUnited States--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775Jay, John, 1745-1829Since Jay wants to study law, he should resolve to let no difficulty prevent him from applying himself vigorously to it. Dictionary is necessary, but as to other books, it would be wiser to borrow than to pay dear to buy them at York.