John Jay Papers

To John Jay from Richard Henry Lee, [c. 12 December 1784]

From Richard Henry Lee

[Trenton], Sunday Morning [c. 12 December 1784]

R. H. Lee presents his compliments to the honorable Mr. Jay and sends him a paper of such smoking tobacco as some of our old smokers much approve— It is old, but badly cut and rather too dry—the latter quality may, however, be easily remedied by moistening the tobacco with a little weak toddy & placing it before the fire.

AD, NNC (EJ: 6779). Addressed: “Honorable Mr. Jay”. Endorsed: “Presdt Lee / Decr 1784”.

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