Title
[Document, 1781 April 21]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
April 21, 1781
Language
English
Physical Description
4 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Draft of personal letter to Huntington. In a deleted paragraph, John Jay remarks that "There is really but little corn at present in Egypt, and those who would have it must purchase it and you know the price." Comments on Franklin's request for permission to retire. Feels that Franklin should remain in office as age has not harmed his abilities and "his reputation and respectability are acknowledged and have weight here." Hopes that Franklin's recommendation of his grandson William Temple (in his letter to Congress of 19 March, 1781) will not go unnoticed. Several deleted paragraphs on John Jay's high opinion of William Temple Franklin. Closes with the wish that "the idea of putting your foreign affairs on the Footing you mention will not be laid aside - a responsible, able Secretary for that Department would be more useful than all the Committees you could appoint.
Identifier
columbia.jay.11968