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04 CORRESPONDENCE AND PUBLIC PAPERS. When I shall return is uncertain, the Convention having directed me not to leave them till further order. Be so kind as to inform Mr- Lynch that I have not yet been able to procure a horse for him. We find mares fit for riding have, in consequence of the resolve of Congress forbidding races, been put to breeding ; and I believe it will be difficult to get a handsome gelding. I shall however continue my inquiries, and should I meet with anything very clever, shall perhaps be rather lavish of his guineas. Be pleased to present my Compts- to him & Mr- Rutledge, and dont forget either Merkle or White Eyes. I am Dr Sir Your most obed4- Serv4- John Jay. N. York, 29 May, 1776. JAY TO ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON. New York, 29th May, 1776. Dear Robert : The pleasure I expected from a junction of all our families at Bristol has vanished. Dr. Bard tells me the waters there would be injurious to Mrs. Jay's complaints; so that I shall again take a solitary ride to Philadelphia, whenever the Convention, who directed me to abide here until their further order, shall think proper to dismiss me. Messrs. Alsop and Lewis set out next Saturday for Philadelphia. Mr. Duane informs me that he is about to return home, and considering how long he
Title | The correspondence and public papers of John Jay - 1 |
Creator | Jay, John |
Type | Books/Pamphlets |
Title | 00000095 |
Type | Books/Pamphlets |
Transcript | 04 CORRESPONDENCE AND PUBLIC PAPERS. When I shall return is uncertain, the Convention having directed me not to leave them till further order. Be so kind as to inform Mr- Lynch that I have not yet been able to procure a horse for him. We find mares fit for riding have, in consequence of the resolve of Congress forbidding races, been put to breeding ; and I believe it will be difficult to get a handsome gelding. I shall however continue my inquiries, and should I meet with anything very clever, shall perhaps be rather lavish of his guineas. Be pleased to present my Compts- to him & Mr- Rutledge, and dont forget either Merkle or White Eyes. I am Dr Sir Your most obed4- Serv4- John Jay. N. York, 29 May, 1776. JAY TO ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON. New York, 29th May, 1776. Dear Robert : The pleasure I expected from a junction of all our families at Bristol has vanished. Dr. Bard tells me the waters there would be injurious to Mrs. Jay's complaints; so that I shall again take a solitary ride to Philadelphia, whenever the Convention, who directed me to abide here until their further order, shall think proper to dismiss me. Messrs. Alsop and Lewis set out next Saturday for Philadelphia. Mr. Duane informs me that he is about to return home, and considering how long he |
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