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Jay, John, 1745-1829 to James Morris

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08172 Author/Creator: Jay, John, 1745-1829 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 31, 1798 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Notifies James Morris of his appointment to the position of Sheriff of the City and County of New York. States that he has faith in Morris's abilities. Comments that he is happy to hear Morris's uncle has arrived and asks him to send his compliments. Written while Jay was governor of New York.

Jay, John, 1745-1829
Morris, James, fl. 1798

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