Title
[Document, 1819 October 12]
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
October 12, 1819
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Business matters, relating to an assessment. John Jay asks that Peter and Mr. Munro examine the applicable statute to see how far the assessments in question are authorized. Suggests proceedings for redress, but firm, guarded and temperate because such proceedings have "a strong tendency to render appeals to Justice and Equity unavailing," and quotes Cicero. Considers means for how best to meet the assessment financially. Family news.
Identifier
columbia.jay.11597