doi:10.7916/dcvp-ve70[Document, 1789 May 10]Jay, FrederickcorrespondencetextUnited States--History--1783-1865Jay, John, 1745-1829Upon the advice of his friends, Frederick Jay is applying to Washington for the position of collector for the port of New York. Jay presumes that the losses sustained by him and his family should be some recommendation for Washington's consideration. If he is named to the post, he will be grateful to Washington.