Title
[Document, 1808 January 05]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
January 05, 1808
Language
English
Physical Description
4 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Received Amherst's of 10 September. Some confusion in transmitting information regarding Van Alen's death and successor as Amherst's agent. Van Schaack's suggestion of Evert Van Alen as new agent, seconded by Jay. Jay regrets news of death of Mrs. Pinfold; wishes Amherst health. Jay himself: retired 1801 to paternal estate; blessed with 5 children; death of wife and son-in-law. Own health - "I am not very often sick, and yet seldom very well." Obliged to Amherst for assurance of welcome reception to those Jay might recommend.
Identifier
columbia.jay.12858