doi:10.7916/aasz-rw29[Document, 1797 January 18]Brooks, DavidcorrespondencetextUnited States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809Jay, John, 1745-1829As present sheriff announced his desire to retire from office at the end of his present term, he takes the opportunity to suggest to Jay the name of William Radclift, Jr., who would make an excellent sheriff.