Title
[Document, 1800 September 25]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, Maria (Author)
Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
September 25, 1800
Language
English
Physical Description
4 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Gives account of the ride to the lake. Went with Mr. and Mrs. Ellison, Miss Livingston, Mr. Ramsay Banyer and Caldwell. The country resembles area between Albany and Troy. Passed through Saratoga and saw where Bourgoyne surrendered. Inns near the lake not so good -- slept on the floor and rats had access to the room. Was reminded of Spain by the "multitude of fleas which annoyed us not a little." The lake itself incredibly beautiful and clear. Went fishing and ate what they caught. 365 wooded islands in the lake, which is 36 miles long. Visited Glens Falls on the way back; wished her brother was there with her. Saw Miller at Troy. It is said Miss Delancey engaged to Mr. Yates, the mayor of Schenectady; they took the "overs leap" at Ballston. He was so engaged in conversation that he drove off a high bank and destroyed their carriage.
Identifier
columbia.jay.10282