To John Jay from John Charlton, 18 October 1802
From John Charlton
New York October 18th. 1802.
Dear Sir,
I received your very friendly favor of the 12th. inst.1 with the liberal compensation enclosed, for which be pleased to accept my acknowledgements, but allow me to assure you that I should have been more gratified, had you be^en^ contented to have placed my attempt for the relief of Mrs. Jay to friendly the score of friendship.2 I am with great Esteem & Regard your devoted friend & humble servant
John Charlton
The Hon. John Jay.
ALS, NNC (EJ: 09033).
1. JJ to Charlton, 12 Oct. 1802, not found.
2. For SLJ’s passing, see the editorial note “The Death of Sarah Livingston Jay,” above.