1To John Jay from Matthew Ridley, 2 November 1784 (Jay Papers)
Sincerely do I congratulate you on your Arrival amongst your Friends— I do not wonder at your Emotions on the Occasion. You had many causes to stir them & not among the least, the Seeing your dear little Boy. I assure ^ you ^ that at times, after you sailed, I felt myself uneasy, least any unforeseen accident, previous to your arrival, should check your and M rs . Jay’s Joy. My intentions were...
2[From Thomas Jefferson to William Carmichael, 2 November 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[Paris, 2 Nov. 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “Wm. Carmichael. Madrid. Inclosing letter—news, adjournment Congr. Separn. Commee. E. Ind. trade—ask sentiments of Span. court on navigation of Missisipi.” Not found; enclosure not identified.]