Title
[Document, 1794 April 30]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
April 30, 1794
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Reply to George Washington'S letter of the 29th. Desire for retirement. If "judiciary was on the proper footing" would prefer no post to that of Chief Justice. Expects to sail in fortnight. Will forward letter George Washington asked to be transmitted to brother of addressee. Thanks George Washington for demonstrations of esteem. Will return letter of 29th to him so that there will be no chance of its being made public.
Identifier
columbia.jay.08447