Title
[Document, 1817 February 25]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Jay, John C. (John Clarkson), 1808-1891 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
February 25, 1817
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Pleased by his grandson's recent letter and happy to hear of his recovery frm illness. "Remember Him by whose kind Providence your Life has been preserved and be thankful." Urges him to pursue his Latin studies. Glad to hear the boy is pleased with his situation at school. "You are under the Care of a Preceptor, whom I have heard much commended." The whole family looks foward to his visit "the ensuing Season." Regards from his aunt and uncle. "While you continue my Dr Boy to behave and do well, you may rely on the Love of your affte. Grandfather."
Identifier
columbia.jay.12828