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WALTER ROBERTSON TO JAY. 207
biers to work: but I shall proceed steadily on in all the
measures which depend on the executive, to carry the British
treaty into effect.
This reminds me of the name of — ., who some
time ago you mentioned as a commissioner; but upon
inquiring of his countrymen, it was found he was unfit.
Be assured of the affectionate regard of
George Washington.
JAY TO LADY AMHERST.
Mr. Jay presents his respectful compliments to Lady
Amherst, and returns many thanks to her Ladyship
for the prints which she did him the honour to send.
It was not until last week that they came to his hands.
The respect entertained in this country for his Lordship's character and services render them very interesting. Among the agreeable moments which Mr.
Jay passed in London his recollection often dwells on
those for which he is indebted to the obliging attentions of Lord and Lady Amherst. His son retains
similar sentiments and impressions, and they both
unite in the best wishes for the health and happiness
of Lord and Lady Amherst, and of the young ladies.
New York, 12th April, 1796.
WALTER ROBERTSON TO JAY.
Mr. Walter Robertson presents his respects to the Governor and begs leave to inform him that he is very desirous
of having his portrait, for the purpose of being engraved as
a companion to two prints of the President and Col. Hamilton. Mr. Robertson has already sketched the Governor's
| Title | The correspondence and public papers of John Jay - 4 |
| Creator | Jay, John |
| Publisher | G.P. Putnam's Sons |
| Place of Publication | New York, London |
| Date | [1890-93] |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Title | 00000234 |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Transcript | WALTER ROBERTSON TO JAY. 207 biers to work: but I shall proceed steadily on in all the measures which depend on the executive, to carry the British treaty into effect. This reminds me of the name of — ., who some time ago you mentioned as a commissioner; but upon inquiring of his countrymen, it was found he was unfit. Be assured of the affectionate regard of George Washington. JAY TO LADY AMHERST. Mr. Jay presents his respectful compliments to Lady Amherst, and returns many thanks to her Ladyship for the prints which she did him the honour to send. It was not until last week that they came to his hands. The respect entertained in this country for his Lordship's character and services render them very interesting. Among the agreeable moments which Mr. Jay passed in London his recollection often dwells on those for which he is indebted to the obliging attentions of Lord and Lady Amherst. His son retains similar sentiments and impressions, and they both unite in the best wishes for the health and happiness of Lord and Lady Amherst, and of the young ladies. New York, 12th April, 1796. WALTER ROBERTSON TO JAY. Mr. Walter Robertson presents his respects to the Governor and begs leave to inform him that he is very desirous of having his portrait, for the purpose of being engraved as a companion to two prints of the President and Col. Hamilton. Mr. Robertson has already sketched the Governor's |
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