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To John Jay from George Washington, 26 December 1790

From George Washington

Philadelphia Decr. 26th. 1790

My dear Sir

Your favors of the 13th. of last month, & 12th. of the present came safe to hand.—1 The first however, not so soon as might (from the date and distance) have been expected.— I thank you for both, particularly for the communications in the first.—

In every good wish for you and Mrs. Jay I am joined by Mrs. Washington and in offering the Compliments of the Season and the happy return of many of them sincerely— With great esteem, regard & affectn. I am— My dear Sir Yr. obedn Servt.

Go. Washington

ALS, NNC (EJ: 07248). Addressed: “Private / John Jay Esqr.” Endorsed: “recd. 3 Jan. 1791”.

1See JJ’s letters of 13 Nov. and 12 Dec., above.

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