doi:10.7916/q3g1-bh68[Document, 1789 July 21]Jay, John, 1745-1829correspondencetextUnited States--History--1783-1865Jay, John, 1745-1829Jay found the ale which Ridley sent him to be very superior liquor. He wishes he could encourage its consumption in New York but most of the people prefer porter. He is sorry that the Ridleys weren't better informed of Mrs. Livingstons health before she died.