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JAY TO ROBERT MORRIS. 65
My jaunt to Normandy did me some service, but
less than I expected. The pure air of this place has
been useful to me. The pain in my breast has abated,
and I have had no fever since I came here, which was
about six weeks ago.
Gouverneur is happy in your esteem ; it adds to
mine for him. I have long been attached to him, and
sincerely wish that our friendship, instead of being
diminished, may continue to gain strength with time.
Your intended resignation alarmed me, and would
have been followed with ill consequences to our
affairs. I rejoice that you continue in office, and by
no means regret that it will be less in your power
than inclination to retire soon. I am well aware of
the difficulties you will continue to experience.
Every man so circumstanced must expect them.
Your office is neither an easy nor a pleasant one to
execute, but it is elevated and important, and therefore envy, with her inseparable companion injustice,
will not cease to plague you. Remember, however,
that triumphs do not precede victory, and that victory is seldom found in the smooth paths of peace
and tranquillity. Your enemies would be happy to
drive you to resign, and in my opinion both your
interest and that of your country oppose your gratifying them. You have health, fortune, talents, and
fortitude, and you have children too. Each of these
circumstances recommends perseverance.
As to money, this Court will afford you no further
supplies. The Minister has said it was easy to be a
financier and draw bills when others provided the
Vol. HI.—5
| Title | The correspondence and public papers of John Jay - 3 |
| Creator | Jay, John |
| Publisher | G.P. Putnam's Sons |
| Place of Publication | New York, London |
| Date | [1890-93] |
| Language | eng |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Title | 00000100 |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Transcript | JAY TO ROBERT MORRIS. 65 My jaunt to Normandy did me some service, but less than I expected. The pure air of this place has been useful to me. The pain in my breast has abated, and I have had no fever since I came here, which was about six weeks ago. Gouverneur is happy in your esteem ; it adds to mine for him. I have long been attached to him, and sincerely wish that our friendship, instead of being diminished, may continue to gain strength with time. Your intended resignation alarmed me, and would have been followed with ill consequences to our affairs. I rejoice that you continue in office, and by no means regret that it will be less in your power than inclination to retire soon. I am well aware of the difficulties you will continue to experience. Every man so circumstanced must expect them. Your office is neither an easy nor a pleasant one to execute, but it is elevated and important, and therefore envy, with her inseparable companion injustice, will not cease to plague you. Remember, however, that triumphs do not precede victory, and that victory is seldom found in the smooth paths of peace and tranquillity. Your enemies would be happy to drive you to resign, and in my opinion both your interest and that of your country oppose your gratifying them. You have health, fortune, talents, and fortitude, and you have children too. Each of these circumstances recommends perseverance. As to money, this Court will afford you no further supplies. The Minister has said it was easy to be a financier and draw bills when others provided the Vol. HI.—5 |
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