Title
[Document, 1807 April 02]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Beers, William Pitt, 1766-1810 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
April 02, 1807
Language
English
Physical Description
3 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
The scenes of the day tend to "disgust rather than amuse." Solid reform cannot be hoped for from either party at present; the Federalists have "pretentions to character," but are encumbered by petty interests and intrigue. They are forced to work with very weak instruments. It is hoped the complexion of the next Legislature will be altered much for the better.
Identifier
columbia.jay.09049