Title
[Document, 1784 February 10]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
February 10, 1784
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Rebukes him for not writing at greater length. He intends to resign to return to private life. His health is not the only reason. When he entered public life he stated he did so for but one purpose, which has been realized with the peace. To be consistent he must resign.
Identifier
columbia.jay.08342