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[Document, 1766 April 25]

1. [Document, 1766 April 25]

Name: Kissam, Benjamin (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 25, 1766
Summary: Will "take a jaunt" with Mr. Ingles to Philadelphia within a few days provided that his horse is well and that the Stamp Act is not repealed in the meantime. Asks Jay to send his horse, but only if the animal is fully recovered. After the repeal of th...
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[Document, 1766 April 26]

2. [Document, 1766 April 26]

Name: Kissam, Benjamin (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 26, 1766
Summary: Despite the ringing of all the bells since the break of day the rumor that the Stamp Act has been repealed is mistaken, the truth is that a repealing bill passed the House of Commons in February, and was sent to House of Lords on March 3rd. Since his ...
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[Document, 1766 April 30]

3. [Document, 1766 April 30]

Name: Kissam, Benjamin (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 30, 1766
Summary: Since his horse did not arrive, his letters to Jay must have miscarried. It is of no consequence however for his departure for Philadelphia has been delayed for other reasons. Asks Jay to keep the horse in pasture and give him ???? until the following...
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[Document, 1766 August 25]

4. [Document, 1766 August 25]

Name: Kissam, Benjamin (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 25, 1766
Summary: Was pleased to receive Jay's friendly and unceremonious letter. His pen was directed "by the rapid whirl of Imagination." Yet caution must be exercised lest imagination rule reason. When he asked about affairs at the office, he did not wish a report o...
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[Document, 1769 November 06]

5. [Document, 1769 November 06]

Name: Kissam, Benjamin (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 06, 1769
Summary: Appreciation for Jay's handling his cases and the ???? of my business while he is indisposed. An amusing discussion of the cases pending. Call on Mr. Morris [Richard?] for assistance, provided he is not opposing counsel he will help.
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