The papers of John Jay

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[Document, 1763 April 14]

1. [Document, 1763 April 14]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Eliot, John, 1754-1813 (Addressee)
Date: April 14, 1763
Summary: Fady is now settled in an apprenticeship to James Jay's cousin James de Peyster. Has written cousin Peloquin for his help in getting a clerkship for John who will have his degree in a year. An attorney in Bristol would be preferable to one in London b...
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[Document, 1763 February 15]

2. [Document, 1763 February 15]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Eliot, John, 1754-1813 (Addressee)
Date: February 15, 1763
Summary: Difficulties of finding places for Frederick and John. John is determined to study law, but New York attorneys "have agreed among themselves to take no clerks." Asks James to find John a place with an attorney in London or Bristol. Would prefer to hav...
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