Title
[Document, 1822 January 14]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
January 14, 1822
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Personal business news. Sinecure places have always had his disapprobation, and he therefore feels it improper to accept the presidency of the American Bible Society. Besides, such a precedent might lead to similar appointments, and the prudence of dispensing with the attendance of the president should be well considered.
Identifier
columbia.jay.11611