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[Document, 1787 January 08]

2. [Document, 1787 January 08]

  • Name: Watkins, Judith Livingston (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: January 08, 1787
  • Summary: Personal letter of thanks for assistance and encouragement. Asks Mrs. Jay to send her some vinegar for medicine and some thread to sew calico.
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1798 August 06]

3. [Document, 1798 August 06]

  • Name: Watkins, Judith Livingston (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: August 06, 1798
  • Summary: Family news. Asks that Mr. Jay purchase for her a Negro girl; "The bill of sale can be made out in Susan's name... to prevent any future investigation..." Has had news from New York of their brother's duel.
  • Number of Images: 5
[Document, 1798 January 05]

4. [Document, 1798 January 05]

  • Name: Watkins, Judith Livingston (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: January 05, 1798
  • Summary: Mr. John Watkins prepares to leave for New York and will be able to see the Jays. Being isolated in the "rude wilderness" makes her remember with fondness her friends in New York. Will not send for their children this winter, as the snow will probably...
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1800 May 05]

5. [Document, 1800 May 05]

  • Name: Watkins, Judith Livingston (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: May 05, 1800
  • Summary: New settlers are arriving from Maryland with their Negro servants. They promise to improve the social life of the community. Some mechanics have also arrived, and though they will greatly improve the countryside with their industry, their manners leav...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1802 September 08]

6. [Document, 1802 September 08]