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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02987 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1794 |
| Title | John Jay to Sarah Livingston Jay regarding family matters |
| Date | 13 December 1794 |
| Author | Jay, John (1745-1829) |
| Recipient | Jay, Sarah Livingston |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | 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. |
| Subjects | American Statesmen Children and Family Diplomacy Women's History |
| People | Jay, John (1745-1829) Jay, Sarah Livingston (1756-1802) |
| Place written | London, England |
| Theme | Women in American History; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | At this time, Jay was serving as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Great Britain 19 April 1794-8 April 1795. He was also Chief Justice of the United States 1789-1795. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |