1From John Jay to David Longworth, 28 October 1809 (Jay Papers)
My Son has sent me your Letter of the 16 th . Ult. informing me that “you had been directed by Doct r . Ramsay, to present me, in his name, the Copy of his S. Carolina therewith sent.”— As yet my Son has not sent me the Books; for want I presume of a proper opportunity. It not being certain how soon such an opportunity may offer, I think I ought not to delay answering your Letter any longer.—...