1From John Jay to Matthew Ridley, 3 September 1784 (Jay Papers)
At Length my good Friend I am arrived at the Land of my nativity, and I bless God that it is also the Land of Light Liberty & Plenty. My Emotions on the occasion need ^ can ^ not be described—you are susceptible of similar ones, and I hope you will soon experience and enjoy them. I have not been to Philadelphia, nor further in Jersey than Eliz. Town where we found the Family well— Kitty indeed...
2From John Jay to Matthew Ridley, 19 January 1785 (Jay Papers)
It gave me great Pleasure to recieve your favor of the 2 d . Nov r . last, which came to Hand the Day before Yesterday. I thank you for your friendly Congratulations on our safe arrival in our native Country, & am happy to learn that your Health is so far re-established—You have our best wishes for its perfect Restoration, and for the Enjoym t of as much Happiness as the State of Things in...
3From John Jay to Matthew Ridley, 4 January 1788 (Jay Papers)
I have been favored ^ with ^ yours of the 6 of last ^ month ^ and am happy to learn from it, as well as & from others recd. ^ by ^ M rs . Jay, that M rs . Ridley’s