[Document, 1797 December 19]
- Title
- [Document, 1797 December 19]
- Library Location
- Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
- Name
- Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
- Amherst, Elizabeth, 1739 or 1740-1830 (Addressee)
- Format
- correspondence
- Digital Project
- Papers of John Jay
- Date
- December 19, 1797
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 2 pages
- Subjects
- United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
- Summary
- Sentiments on death of a great man draw Jay's sympathy. Her nephew cannot be considered a stranger by Jay. Amherst estate in America, despite good management, cannot yield profit immediately though future worth will be great. Renting rare, most buy land. Van Alen's accounts: his rate for service may appear high; but supply for mental services equals the demand whereas demand for physical labor exceeds supply in this country. Jay's son in New York studying law; honors the remembrance of England and Lady Amherst.
- Identifier
- columbia.jay.12857