doi:10.7916/9na3-ec97[Document, 1821 October 23]Jay, John, 1745-1829correspondencetextUnited States--History--1783-1865Jay, John, 1745-1829The occurrences mentioned in his letter of the 10th instant are indeed afflicting. Hopes his friends and connections will be prompted to mitigate his distress. The enclosed bill will afford some evidence of John Jay's sincere desire for the welfare of himself and family.