Title
[Document, 1800 May 05]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Watkins, Judith Livingston (Author)
Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
May 05, 1800
Language
English
Physical Description
3 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
New settlers are arriving from Maryland with their Negro servants. They promise to improve the social life of the community. Some mechanics have also arrived, and though they will greatly improve the countryside with their industry, their manners leave much to be desired.
Identifier
columbia.jay.08367