To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 1772
From Philip Schuyler
[New York, 1772]
Dear Sir
Permit me to remind you that the Social Club commences this evening at this place, and that I shall be happy only in part If you are not of the party—Yours Sincerely &c &c—
PSchuyler
Walther Hyers1
Nassau Street
Tuesday Evening
Mr John Jay Esqr
ALS, NNC (EJ: 9345).
1. Walter Heyer (d. 1803) owned an inn at the intersection of Pine (then King) Street and Nassau Street. Daily Advertiser, 20 Dec. 1786. In the 1787 New York City directory, Heyer was listed as a “tavern keeper and porter-house.” David C. Franks, New York Directory (New York, 1787), 18.