doi:10.7916/3j82-h208[Document, 1790 March 02]Jay, John, 1745-1829correspondencetextUnited States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809Jay, John, 1745-1829A friend of theirs, a Mr. D., applied to Jay for assistance in obtaining a New York land grant. After Jay had made arrangements with the Governor, the man decided to go West instead. Jay understands he now is applying to Congress for a grant of western lands, but thinks he will be disappointed. Asks Bancroft to visit him when the chance presents itself.