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William Jay to Peter Augustus Jay, 5 March 1817

William Jay to Peter Augustus Jay

Bedford, 5 March 1817

Dear Peter

We arrived here safely this morning, and had the pleasure of finding Papa and Nancy, as well as usual. I have mentioned to Papa, the subject about which you spoke to me; & agreably to my promise, I lose no time in returning you his answer. He very much regrets that his Biography is to be written; but if it must be written he is quite satisfied that Mr: Coleman1 should be the Writer; & if that Gentleman will give himself the trouble to pay him a visit, he will be glad to see him & will give him such information on the subject as he dmay desire.

Papa wishes you to pay Mrs: Watkins Thirty five Dollars on account of Interest recd: from Nicholas Haight, & to take her receipt for it. My love to Mary. Yours very sincerely

William Jay

ALS, NNC (EJ: 10280). Endorsed: “Mr Coleman is to write the biography of John Jay & is moved to Bedford”.

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