Jay, John (1745-1829) to Sarah Livingston Jay
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02987 Author/Creator: Jay, John (1745-1829) Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 December 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his wife about family matters. Hopes to be with her in a few months. Expresses considerable pleasure over a letter written to him by his daughter Maria. Remarks that they have many reasons to be pleased with their children.
At this time, Jay was serving as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Great Britain 19 April 1794-8 April 1795. He was also Chief Justice of the United States 1789-1795.
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