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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 Height: 24 cm, Width: 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.

Jay, John, 1745-1829
Jay, Sarah Livingston, 1756-1802

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