Title
[Document, 1781 April 25]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
April 25, 1781
Language
English
Physical Description
3 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Draft version of document 809. Jay likes to indulge in the reverie of remembering past scenes. Sorry the American bills have been drawn on him. They give the impression that America is a pauper. Has done his best and will continue to follow his instructions with patience. Discussion of the cipher to be used between them. Sends "Yesca" cipher for their use (Document 7591)
Identifier
columbia.jay.07954