The papers of John Jay

[Document, 1820 December 07]

1. [Document, 1820 December 07]

Name: Cardell, William S. (William Samuel), 1780-1828 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 07, 1820
Summary: Encloses the outline of an institution for improving the state of literature in the United States. Officers include John Quincy Adams, Washington Irving, Daniel Webster, and Joseph Hopkinson. John Jay has been made an honorary member along with John A...
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[Document, 1820 December 28]

2. [Document, 1820 December 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Cardell, William S. (William Samuel), 1780-1828 (Addressee)
Date: December 28, 1820
Summary: Is honored by his election as an honorary member of the American Academy of Language and Belles Lettres. The institution has his approbation and best wishes. Perceived that the prudence of proceeding circumspectly has not escaped their attention, and ...
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