Title
[Document, 1794 August 27]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
August 27, 1794
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Her delight at receiving his letters: "Heaven be praised for all its mercies-your safe arrival my best beloved excited a general joy, pleasure beamed from every countenance..."Has visited Peter and Polly Jay at Rye. Is at a loss whether to write John Jay again as she expects him home in the autumn. Gossip of New York--Robert C. Livingston's death; rumors of marriage between Nicholas Low and Mrs. Flemming. City healthier than usual. Family well. Asks for advice on investment of pounds she has received from different people for John Jay
Identifier
columbia.jay.06559