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Document, 1787 July 25

81. Document, 1787 July 25

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1787 July 25
  • Summary: [Regrets that Congress has not paid proper attention to foreign affairs; assures Adams of his attention to Adams' business and hope that now Congress will dispatch the "necessary acts and instructions." (This paragraph deleted ...
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Document, 1787 July 31

82. Document, 1787 July 31

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1787 July 31
  • Summary: Acknowledges receipt of letters of 8, 14 and 23 May. Transmits copies of various acts of Congress. Many States cooperating in removing obstacles to compliance with Treaty. No definite news yet on Congressional action on Adams' ...
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Document, 1787 May 12

83. Document, 1787 May 12

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1787 May 12
  • Summary: A contest is being held in Congress concerning moving the seat of government to Philadelphia; as a result other pressing matters are ignored. Read book Adams sent him. Cannot agree with Adams that the "great Council" of the U.S...
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1787 November 03

84. Document, 1787 November 03

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1787 November 03
  • Summary: Encloses ratification of Adams' contract, also instructions that funds sent for treaties with Barbary powers are to be utilized to redeem American captives.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1787 October 03

85. Document, 1787 October 03

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1787 October 03
  • Summary: Reports submission of Adams resignation to Congress. Encloses copy of proposed Constitution. Fears opposition to it. Fears another interruption in Congressional business due to under-attendance of delegates.
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1787 October 16

86. Document, 1787 October 16

Document, 1787 September 22

87. Document, 1787 September 22

  • Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1787 September 22
  • Summary: The measures which were used to secure recognition by Holland, and the success of those measures; Jay's system of recording dispatches will preserve such negotiations for posterity. He wishes to return to America, since he is s...
  • Number of Images: 4
Document, 1787 September 26

88. Document, 1787 September 26

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1787 September 26
  • Summary: Concerns claims of Colonel Norton [see Report to Congress, 25 September 1787]. Although the United States can do nothing officially, asks Adams to do all that he can for Norton in London.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1788 February 16

89. Document, 1788 February 16

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1788 February 16
  • Summary: Letter of introduction for /?/ Kissam. Praises Kissam's father and speaks of their long friendship before Kissam's death.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1788 July 04

90. Document, 1788 July 04

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1788 July 04
  • Summary: Congratulates Adams on his return to United States and his reception here. New York convention still sitting. Has hopes for an "accommodation", but his "expectations of it are not very sanguine
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1788 March 26

91. Document, 1788 March 26

  • Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1788 March 26
  • Summary: Introduces his daughter, Mrs. Smith. Will embark in 6 or 8 days. Just returned from journey to the Hague and Amsterdam where he met Jefferson unexpectedly. Jefferson persuaded him to open another loan which Jeff. will transmit ...
  • Number of Images: 3
Document, 1789 January 16

92. Document, 1789 January 16

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1789 January 16
  • Summary: Adams' happy days with his family. Mrs. Adams' visit to the Jays. Wishes Adamses might be closer to them. Will not discuss politics: "They do not wear a bright aspect in this or some other States; but we have seen darker days.....
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Document, 1790 December 20

93. Document, 1790 December 20

  • Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1790 December 20
  • Summary: An invitation for Jay and family to reside with the Adams family in Philadelphia during the term of the Supreme Court.
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1791 January 04

94. Document, 1791 January 04

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1791 January 04
  • Summary: Thanks for letter of December 20th; the severity of the season and the family's recent illness with the malignant sore throat prevents Mrs. Jay from accompanying him to Philadelphia, however he will be happy to stay at the Adam...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1792 January 04

95. Document, 1792 January 04

  • Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1792 January 04
  • Summary: Invites Jay to stay with him again during the Supreme Court term. "The Winter is very mild; Politics dull. Speculations brisk."
  • Number of Images: 4
Document, 1792 January 10

96. Document, 1792 January 10

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1792 January 10
  • Summary: Autograph Draft. Jay feels he must take lodgings at Philadelphia, since his continued attendance at the court requires visits too frequent for Adams' hospitality. Sarah Jay will not accompany him since she is pregnant and expec...
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1792 March 21

97. Document, 1792 March 21

Document, 1792 March 23

98. Document, 1792 March 23

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1792 March 23
  • Summary: He would immediately go to Philadelphia to consider the issue of the sinking fund, but the poor roads make it possible he would not be able to return to goon circuit. Suggests they state the case to him and he would give his op...
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Document, 1794 December 02

99. Document, 1794 December 02

  • Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1794 December 02
  • Summary: Thanks for the news of the treaty. Has mentioned the stipulation which is not required to be kept secret. Everyone here is for peace, but it is feared that the allied government desires another campaign.
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Document, 1794 December 13

100. Document, 1794 December 13

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1794 December 13
  • Summary: The Penn. insurrection is dissipating quickly. The general irritation has abated. A large majority of representatives were returned to Congress. Appearances here are of a new campaign.
  • Number of Images: 1