Title
[Document, 1823 December 20]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Morris, James (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
December 20, 1823
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Informs him of the death of Augustus Van Cortlandt, and asks him to come to the funeral. John Jay's reply, copied on same page and dated 21 December, expresses regret at the loss of a relative and friend. The state of his health constrains him to be absent from the funeral.
Identifier
columbia.jay.09121