Title
[Document, 1790 April 24]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Hill, Henry (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
April 24, 1790
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Encloses exemplification of will of late Benjamin Franklin. Will later forward the bequest of Franklin to George Washington, as they have not been able to find one who will post security for its safe delivery. He is happy to learn that Jay is named to act with him as executor.
Identifier
columbia.jay.05675