Title
[Document, 1739 July 27]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Johnson, Samuel (Author)
Jay, Peter (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
July 27, 1739
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Repeats his condolences on the blindness of Peter Jay's children. Reports that Augustus has been told that it is likely his brother and sister would never see again. Samuel Johnson hopes that the extra help Augustus is getting in reading from a woman who runs a successful school will be beneficial. Encloses a catechism Augustus wishes to give to his brother and sister. Is glad that Peter Jay plans a visit in September. Johnson intends to visit New York before winter and depends on Peter Jay and other friends to inform him whether the city is safe from small pox.
Identifier
columbia.jay.06669