doi:10.7916/2xce-yq63[Document, 1823 March 03]Jay, John, 1745-1829correspondencetextUnited States--History--1783-1865Jay, John, 1745-1829Has read his speech and commends the humane and patriotic feelings in it. To correctly estimate certain arguments advanced, it would be proper to examine parts of the present constitution and statutes of the state, but he is restrained from undertaking this by poor health.