Frederick Jay to John Jay, 19 October 1776

Harrisons Purchase 19 th Oct r . [17]76

Dear John:

Papa has directed me to have all the Stock removed from Rye to the Fish Kills–€” 1 at foot you have a list of those now sent. He intends to sett off this Day or to-morrow with Mama & Nancey & some of the Servants–€”the rest will sett off in a day or two–€”He thinks it best for me to stay & remove every thing–€”I could wish you were here to go with them. Jos. Purdy Sen r . has partly engaged to go–€”if he does not I shall attend them–€”They mean to take the Crompond Road; if you could meet them it would be a satisfaction–€”Endeavor to provide provender for the Cattle &c t , this Winter if you could any ways send the Waggon down it would assist me greatly–€”No Carts to be had at this present time they being all engaged in the service.–€”I wish Papa had taken my advice & moved by water when you first hired the place–€”it would have saved both trouble & expense–€”When ^ the ^ things are all moved Peter will go up–€”I shall take care of myself–€”I imagine you–€™l be full–€”I am in great haste, Yours &c t

Fr: Jay–€”