Title
[Document, 1783 March 26]
Library Location
Name
Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789 (Author)
Livingston, Catherine (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
March 26, 1783
Language
English
Physical Description
5 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Mrs. Ridley is now in Paris with him and their little son. He was weak after the journey but hopes the trip will do his health good. Sarah Livingston Jay wishes to see Kitty (Catherine Livingston), something he hopes will happen within twelve months. Somewhat surprised to hear about Miss Buchanan and the Major, but thinks time will soften even the hardest of ladies' hearts. Sorry that Kitty's plan about Mr. Pringle should be thwarted from illness. Has heard from French travelers that society with its balls and routs is far more luxurious in Philadelphia than in France. Hopes this is not true, because will determine whether the next generation will be "good plain Republicans or luxurious supporters of kings." Discussion of different parts of Maryland; the part he visited showed a great deal of improvement and had magnificent views. Slavery ought never to have been introduced. "It is one of those evils that will be very difficult to correct." Is planning to send his sons to Geneva. Will go to the opera tonight and then to St. Cloud tomorrow. Hopes the peace will shape a solid, contented future.
Identifier
columbia.jay.04691