Title
[Document, 1800 December 18]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
December 18, 1800
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Have all of his letters arrived? Peter should acknowledge each one. He has often considered the question of appointing Peter to the minor offices for which so many content. He feels that these offices consume too much time and do not add to professional reputation. "An eminent counsellor will attract more Respect, and command more Influence, as well as more money, than almost any such office can confer or produce."
Identifier
columbia.jay.06100