Title
[Document, 1799 September 13]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
September 13, 1799
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Jay has received two reliable recommendations that William Livingston be nominated for Surrogate of Kings County. Since he is not sure that Livingston has reformed to the extent that would entitle him to the office, and because of his relationship to Livingston, Jay asks Clarkson for his opinion concerning the man's qualifications.
Identifier
columbia.jay.02863