doi:10.7916/g05w-a788[Document, 1765 October 31]Jay, John, 1745-1829correspondencetextUnited States--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775Jay, John, 1745-1829Profuse thanks for Livingston's actions. "I think myself extremely happy in an assurance from you (whom I can't suspect of dissimulation) that no other material deficiency marks my character than the one you mention: and I thankfully acknowledge endeavours to remove that. Agreeable to your advice I shall keep a watchful eye over my conduct; and hope with your assistance to preserve it fair and unspotted."