JAY JOHN Autograph Letter Signed to his wife (My dear Sally)

Sale 2316 - Lot 16

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TENDER WORDS TO HIS AILING WIFE JAY, JOHN. Autograph Letter Signed, to his wife ("My dear Sally"), expressing eagerness to hear of improvement in her health and conveying his frustration at being unable to visit her. 1 page, 4to, with detached address leaf; folds, faint marginal discoloration from prior matting. Bedford, "Tuesday Evg" no year

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". . . From the tenor of your letter I am exceedingly anxious to learn how the change and journey have affected your health. This letter will probably find you at Rye, and I have directed Sam'l to go there, that he may bring me early and particular information. Could I with any prudence leave our dear daughter alone in the house, with none but servants ab't her, I would instantly set out with my brother, but that cannot be proper . . . .
". . . To be tied here on such an occasion is painful. I shall expect Sam's return with much impatience. God bless and preserve you my dear Sally."