The papers of John Jay

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Name Amherst, Elizabeth, 1739 or 1740-1830

Document, 1795 April 07

1. Document, 1795 April 07

Name: Amherst, Elizabeth, 1739 or 1740-1830 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1795 April 07
Summary: She hopes that Jay will attend the wedding tomorrow, and that she will see him in the drawing room after the ceremony.
Number of Images: 1

Document, 1795 February 02

2. Document, 1795 February 02

Name: Amherst, Elizabeth, 1739 or 1740-1830 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1795 February 02
Summary: Sorry to find that the play is changed for tomorrow night. Thanks Trumbull for the pamphlet.
Number of Images: 1

Document, 1795 February 20

3. Document, 1795 February 20

Name: Amherst, Elizabeth, 1739 or 1740-1830 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1795 February 20
Summary: Sends John Jay a print of Lord Amherst.
Number of Images: 1

Document, 1795 February 20

4. Document, 1795 February 20

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst, Elizabeth, 1739 or 1740-1830 (Addressee)
Date: 1795 February 20
Summary: Is obliged for the print of Lord Amherst; its addition to Jay's little collection is valuable and interesting.
Number of Images: 2

Document, 1795 March 04

5. Document, 1795 March 04

Name: Amherst, Elizabeth, 1739 or 1740-1830 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1795 March 04
Summary: Invites John Jay to share her box at the Drury Lane Theatre to see Mrs. Siddons in "Measure for Measure". He may bring his son or Mr. Trumbull.
Number of Images: 1

Document, 1795 March 20

6. Document, 1795 March 20

Name: Amherst, Elizabeth, 1739 or 1740-1830 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1795 March 20
Summary: Invites John Jay and Peter to her home 30 March.
Number of Images: 1

Document, 1795 March 20

7. Document, 1795 March 20

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst, Elizabeth, 1739 or 1740-1830 (Addressee)
Date: 1795 March 20
Summary: Has received Lady A's note and gift of Monteyn's Essay on Shakespear. Gratitude and sensibility attend receipt of this token of her Ladyship's esteem. Saturday's party and Monday evening's vocal music promise pleasing hours; Ja...
Number of Images: 1

Document, 1795 November 20

8. Document, 1795 November 20

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst, Elizabeth, 1739 or 1740-1830 (Addressee)
Date: 1795 November 20
Summary: Thanks Lady Amherst for the print of Lord Amherst. It will give pleasure to his Lordship's friends in America, and will be a valuable addition to John Jay's small collection. Written in the third person.
Number of Images: 2

Document, 1795 September 24

9. Document, 1795 September 24

Name: Amherst, Elizabeth, 1739 or 1740-1830 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1795 September 24
Summary: Encloses ten prints of Lord Amherst. The descriptions were not printed on it, so she encloses ten loose descriptions, which may be placed on the front or rear of the print as desired.
Number of Images: 1

Document, 1796 April 12

10. Document, 1796 April 12

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst, Elizabeth, 1739 or 1740-1830 (Addressee)
Date: 1796 April 12
Summary: Grateful memories of friendly attentions of Lord and Lady A.
Number of Images: 1

Document, 1796 April 18

11. Document, 1796 April 18

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst, Elizabeth, 1739 or 1740-1830 (Addressee)
Date: 1796 April 18
Summary: Thanks Lady Amherst for the prints she sent. They arrived in good condition. John Jay and his son often think of the pleasant time spent in London in the house of Lord and Lady Amherst. Written in the third person.
Number of Images: 0

Document, 1797 August 29

12. Document, 1797 August 29

Name: Amherst, Elizabeth, 1739 or 1740-1830 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1797 August 29
Summary: Lord Amherst has died. Introduces his nephew, the new Lord Amherst, who has become sole possessor of his late uncle's property in America.
Number of Images: 2

Document, 1797 December 19

13. Document, 1797 December 19

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst, Elizabeth, 1739 or 1740-1830 (Addressee)
Date: 1797 December 19
Summary: Acknowledges receipt of 29 August. John Jay is very sorry to hear of the death of Lord Amherst. His Lordship's estates in America, which have been inherited by his nephew, will gradually become more valuable, but not proportion...
Number of Images: 2

Document, 1797 December 19

14. Document, 1797 December 19

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst, Elizabeth, 1739 or 1740-1830 (Addressee)
Date: 1797 December 19
Summary: Sentiments on death of a great man draw Jay's sympathy. Her nephew cannot be considered a stranger by Jay. Amherst estate in America, despite good management, cannot yield profit immediately though future worth will be great. R...
Number of Images: 2

Document, 1798 August 01

15. Document, 1798 August 01

Name: Amherst, Elizabeth, 1739 or 1740-1830 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1798 August 01
Summary: Introduces Major Seth bridge, former aide de camp to the late Lord Amherst and now on his way to join the battalion in Canada. Thanks John Jay for kind attentions regarding her nephew's property in America.
Number of Images: 2

Document, 1800 February 24

16. Document, 1800 February 24

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst, Elizabeth, 1739 or 1740-1830 (Addressee)
Date: 1800 February 24
Summary: This morning saw Major Lethbridge who is on his way to England. He brought a letter from Mrs. Hale. Jay congratulates Lady A on the marriage of Mrs. Williams to Capt Pinfold, and on the birth of Mrs. Hale's child. Jay offers th...
Number of Images: 2

Document, 1800 February 24

17. Document, 1800 February 24

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst, Elizabeth, 1739 or 1740-1830 (Addressee)
Date: 1800 February 24
Summary: John Jay was pleased to hear the news of the birth of a son to Mrs. Hale and of there cent marriage of Miss Williams to Captain Pinfold. Lady Amherst undoubtedly misses these two daughters at home, but may console herself by re...
Number of Images: 2

Document, 1816 May 31

18. Document, 1816 May 31

Name: Amherst, Elizabeth, 1739 or 1740-1830 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1816 May 31
Summary: Informing Jay that Lord Amherst apptd to China as Ambassador, not expected for 16-18 months. Thanks for Jay's interest and trouble over their American lands. News of Amherst's son in Madeira.
Number of Images: 3