1From John Jay to Arthur St. Clair, 28 January 1789 (Jay Papers)
I was a few Days ago honored with yours of the 13 of last Month. It contains much important Information, and there is Reason to regret that the fœderal Governm t . is not so circumstanced as not to be in Capacity to take the Measures which their affairs require. A Sufficient Number of Delegates to form a Congress not being convened, I thought it my Duty to consult those who are here, on the...
As the State of my Health requires, and that of the Office will soon admit of my making an Excursion into the Country for ten Days or a Fortnight, I request the Permission of Congress for that Purpose. I would confine myself to a convenient Distance from the City, and in Case I should be sooner wanted, M r . Remsen would immediately give me Notice of it.—I have the Honor to be with great...