doi:10.7916/wvvf-d082[Document, 1827 December 17]Pitkin, Timothy, 1727-1812correspondencetextUnited States--History--1783-1865Jay, John, 1745-1829His work on the political and civil history of the United States is now at press. Since he has obtained from Jay much valuable information, would like to acknowledge it in his preface. First, however, he wishes to obtain consent for this.