1To John Jay from Robert Troup, 5 November 1798 (Jay Papers)
The letter which the Attorney General lately received from you in relation to his office has been shewn both to General Hamilton and to me. Notwithstanding my ardent desire to withdraw myself from all concerns of a public nature I find it impracticable in some instances, without great violence to my feelings, to avoid a communication of circumstances which have come to my Knowlege. The...
2To John Jay from Robert Troup, 23 December 1799 (Jay Papers)
On Tuesday last I wrote you a few lines informing you of the probability of General Washington’s death. The truth of this melancholy event is confirmed beyond all possibility of doubt. We are taking measures here to pay suitable honors to the memory of this greatest & best of men— Our whole city appears to be penetrated with the profoundest Grief— Our churches are in mourning— our bells toll...
3To John Jay from Cornelius Ray, Robert Troup, William W. Woolsey, Richard Harison, James Watson, James M. Hughes, and … (Jay Papers)
Our feelings too well accord with those that dictated the resolution of which we have the honor to transmit a copy, not to render the execution of the task committed to us particularly agreeable. We have been long accustomed to contemplate, with sentiments of exalted satisfaction, the virtues, public and private, which adorn your character; and the distinguished talents and services which...