John Jay to John Adams, March 2, 1783

Sunday 10 OClock [ 2? March 1783 ] 1

Dear Sir

on calling this Moment for my Man Manuel to comb me I am told he is gone to shew my Nephew the Fair— 2 I fear they will have so many fine Things & Raree shows to see and admire, that my Head will remain in statu quo ’till afternoon, & consequently our intended Visit to C t. Sarsfield be postponed. Thus does Tyrant Custom sometimes hold us by a Hair , and thus do ridiculous Fashions make us dependent on Valets, & the Lord knows who—

adieu my D r Sir / Yours sincerely

J. Jay