Title
[Document, 1790 March 02]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Bancroft, Edward, 1744-1821 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
March 02, 1790
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
A friend of theirs, a Mr. D., applied to Jay for assistance in obtaining a New York land grant. After Jay had made arrangements with the Governor, the man decided to go West instead. Jay understands he now is applying to Congress for a grant of western lands, but thinks he will be disappointed. Asks Bancroft to visit him when the chance presents itself.
Identifier
columbia.jay.08873