Title
[Document, 1785 January 29]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
January 29, 1785
Language
English
Physical Description
3 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
In February 1782 Congress authorized the Secretary For Foreign Affairs to appoint a secretary at $1000 a year. In March 1782, at his predecessor's request, Congress changed this to two under secretaries at $800 and $700 a year. Jay wishes only one undersecretary and hopes Congress will restore the original salary of $1000.
Identifier
columbia.jay.00056