The papers of John Jay

Document, 1786 May 26

1. Document, 1786 May 26

Name: Butland, J. (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1786 May 26
Summary: Found letter from Mr. Jefferson to Jay about a Mr. Gallatin who was reported to have been killed by Indians. Heard of a Frenchman called Gallatin when in Virginia last year and thinks it was the same person. Recounts story.
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[Document, 1786 May 26]

2. [Document, 1786 May 26]

Name: Butland, J. (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 26, 1786
Summary: Believes Gallatin alive but has heard stories that he was either killed by the Indians or died of a disease on his knee.
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