Peter Jay to John Jay, early 1763

[Rye, early 1763] 1

Dear Johnny

You may read my Letter that covers this, to your Aunts Depeyster & Chambers, 2 to prevent any exceptions at what we propose abo t . Peter, 3 and let them act therein as they think best–€”

Make my Complim ts . to Doct r . Johnson 4 and tell him that I–€™m very sorry for M r . Punderson–€™s & the Peoples disappointm ts :, and ^ that ^ I wish it mayn–€™t prove unfortun te : as the People are greatly prejudiced in fav r : of M r . Punderson, and consequently M r . Palmer will come here und r : great disadvantages, & I–€™ve not devulg–€™d his appointm ts : to any Body, lest it should affect our Subscriptions now collect g : to accommodate a Minister in a Confortable manner.

Order matters so that Fady may return back again a Wednesday Morning from Town, and take as much Rateen, 5 the same as y r . Coat lining, &c a –€”as will make Peter a Coat & Send it by Fady. 6

Make my Complim ts . to Cousin Aug s . Van Cortland 7 & tell I forgot to desire him to pay ^ you ^ my Share of the money, when he received it, for the mile Lot at the Balts. I shall soon, if necessary, send you an order on Hays for a quart rs . Rent, let me know whether M r . Holliwood has paid you. 8 I am d r Johnny, Y rs .

P. J.

if it should be necessary for Fady to take care of Peter in Town, he shall be sent with him, On receipt of my Letter desire leave of M r . Johnson to go immediately to y r . Aunts and to provide for Peter–€™s coat, that Fady may be dispatch–€™d back again as soon as possible.

Send the inclosed for y r . Brother p r . the Barker. 9