Title
[Document, 1801 February 02]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
February 02, 1801
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Before Clarkson's letter arrived, Major Van Rensselaer was appointed to the office of Adjutant General. He had no idea the office would be acceptable to General Hughes because of his post as Master in Chancery and his lucrative profession. Please mention these circumstances to Hughes.
Identifier
columbia.jay.02862