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Jay, John, 1745-1829 to Daniel Hale

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02482 Author/Creator: Jay, John, 1745-1829 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 October 1798 Pagination: Order a Copy

Asks Secretary of State Hale to prepare a pardon for Jacobus J. Low. Low had been convicted in Ulster County of receiving two barrels of stolen flour, and sentenced to pay a $50 fine and serve 4 months in jail. Written by Jay as Governor of New York. Two seated black and white engravings, one right profile engraving, and one bust engraving of John Jay included.

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