Document, 1784 February 10

Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Title
Document, 1784 February 10
Abstract
Rebukes him for not writing at greater length. He intends to resign to return to private life. His health is not the only reason. When he entered public life he stated he did so for but one purpose, which has been realized with the peace. To be consistent he must resign.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
1784 February 10
Physical Description
2
Note
The entire content of the original has been digitized.
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
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Also In
The papers of John Jay