The papers of John Jay

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[Document, 1795 April 09]

1. [Document, 1795 April 09]

Name: Bancroft, Edward, 1744-1821 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 09, 1795
Summary: Left a volume of his book on colors for Peter A. Jay. Asks Jay to carry a bulky letter to John Vaughan of Philadelphia. As the letter contains documents of some importance he hopes Jay will forward by the earliest safe conveyance from New York. Jay's ...
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[Document, 1795 August 15]

2. [Document, 1795 August 15]

Name: Bancroft, Edward, 1744-1821 (Author) Vaughan, John (Addressee)
Date: August 15, 1795
Summary: Sends letter by his son Samuel, who wishes to study for the practice of law in the United States. Asks that the young man be placed with a lawyer who resides away from the large cities-which offer too many opportunities for dissipation. Also his age i...
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