From John Jay to Sarah Livingston Jay, 4 July 1794
To Sarah Livingston Jay
London 4 July 1794
my dear Sally
This will be delivered to you by the Chevr. Frieré,1 who with his Lady, expects to sail next Sunday for new York, from whence they will pass on to Phila. where he is to reside in Quality of minister from Portugal to the U.S.— Mrs. Church speakes handsomely of the Lady with whom I have not the pleasure of being acquainted— I have seen the Chevr. and am pleased with him— he speakes English and seems an agreable man— I expect to write you another Letter2 by this Vessel vizt. the Frances & Mary Capt. Reed—3 Adieu— Yours most affectionately
John Jay
ALS, NNC (EJ: 90244: EJ: 08056). Addressed: “Mrs. Jay / Broadway / New York”. Note: “Honored by / Chevr. Friere / & Madame de Friere”. Endorsed.
1. Cipriáo Ribeiro, chevalier de Freiré (1749–1824), formerly the Portuguese chargé d’affaires in London. He served as the resident minister from Portugal to the United States from 1794 to 1799. , 31: 54.
2. Probably JJ to SLJ, 6–8 July 1794, below.
3. The Frances and Mary, Captain Reed, embarked from Gravesend on 13 July and arrived in New York on 1 September. Oracle and Public Advertiser (London), 16 July; Daily Advertiser (New York), 15 Sept. 1794.