doi:10.7916/rdr3-k061[Document, 1799 January 05]Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843correspondencetextUnited States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809Jay, John, 1745-1829He has visited the tract near the Chenango River which Rutherfurd owns as a tenant in common with John Jay. Reports the results of a careful survey, the state of the timber, and the presence of poor settlers, who are not inclined to pay high rent. Recommends partition of the real estate.