Title
[Document, 1819 April 15]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
April 15, 1819
Language
English
Physical Description
4 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Has consulted some principal Federalists who advised his acceptance of the Governor's appointment. They feel his active participation in the coming election would be unnecessary and improper. Quotes his letter to the Governor in acceptance of the office. Mr. Riker has agreed to open the Mayor's Court on Monday to concluded some unfinished causes, and Peter will be sworn in that evening. Progress on his new house. Rents have fallen and there are more houses to let than tenants for them. Has not rented his or Maria's house yet. Family news.
Identifier
columbia.jay.06231