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Front Page  Titles (by Subject) JAY TO LEONARD GANSEVOORT. 1 - The Correspondence and Public Papers of John Jay, vol. 1 (1763-1781)
JAY TO LEONARD GANSEVOORT. 1 - John Jay, The Correspondence and Public Papers of John Jay, vol. 1 (1763-1781) [1890]Edition used:The Correspondence and Public Papers of John Jay, ed. Henry P. Johnston, A.M. (New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1890-93). Vol. 1 (1763-1781).
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JAY TO LEONARD GANSEVOORT.
Kingston, 5th June, 1777. Dear Sir:
Mr. Cuyler informs me that some of my friends in your county have done me the honour of naming me, among other candidates, for the office of governor.
In my opinion I can be more useful in the place I now hold; and therefore, though the other is far more respectable as well as lucrative, yet, sir, the regard due to the public good induces me to decline this promotion.
I thought it necessary that you and others should be informed of my sentiments on this subject; and it would give me pleasure to hear that the electors in Albany had united in a design of voting for some one gentleman whose spirit, abilities, and reputation might recommend him to that important office.
Our Constitution is universally approved, even in New England, where few New York productions have credit. But, unless the government be committed to proper hands, it will be weak and unstable at home, and contemptible abroad. For my own part, I know of no person at present whom I would prefer to General Schuyler.
I am, dear sir,
Your most obedient and humble servant,John Jay.
Leonard Gansevoort, of Albany County, member of the New York Convention.
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