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Document, 1795 April 05

1. Document, 1795 April 05

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1795 April 05
  • Summary: After examining the papers sent to him in the morning, John Jay finds that he will need more information in order to advise Lord Amherst concerning his lands in the United States. Upon arrival in America John Jay will find out ...
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Document, 1795 April 05

2. Document, 1795 April 05

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1795 April 05
  • Summary: On pursuing the papers Amherst sent Jay this morning, Jay finds not enough information to give particular judgment on Amherst's lands in America. Recommends an agent at Albany to handle, request that Amherst send him more detai...
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Document, 1795 January 06

3. Document, 1795 January 06

Document, 1795 March 07

4. Document, 1795 March 07

Document, 1795 September 27

5. Document, 1795 September 27

Document, 1796 April 12

6. Document, 1796 April 12

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1796 April 12
  • Summary: Acknowledges receipt of 27 September. John Jay has been unsuccessful so far in obtaining information about Lord Amherst's lands from members of the legislature who live near them because the legislature is still in session. How...
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Document, 1796 April 12

7. Document, 1796 April 12

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1796 April 12
  • Summary: Received Amherst's of 27 Sept, by Mr. Austin who had a difficult crossing but is now on his way to Canada. Inserts letter to General Schuyler about Amherst's lands. As soon as he hears from Schuyler in Albany, will communicate ...
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Document, 1797 August 30

8. Document, 1797 August 30

  • Name: Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1797 August 30
  • Summary: Encloses his answer to Mr. Van Alen's proposals. He will discharge the arrears of quit rent as soon as he is informed of their amount. Amherst's situation demands strict economy, and he therefore wishes Jay's opinion as to the ...
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Document, 1797 August 30

9. Document, 1797 August 30

  • Name: Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1797 August 30
  • Summary: Encloses his answer to Mr. Van Alen's proposals. He will discharge the arrears of quit rent as soon as he is informed of their amount. Amherst's situation demands strict economy, and he therefore wishes Jay's opinion as to the ...
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Document, 1797 August 30

10. Document, 1797 August 30

  • Name: Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1797 August 30
  • Summary: Soon after Van AllenÆs proposals were sent by Governor Jay, Lord Amherst, his uncle, died. Van AllenÆs estimate has 20,000 acres for the estate; according to the papers it is 24,000 acres. Does not yet have enough information t...
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Document, 1797 August 30

11. Document, 1797 August 30

Document, 1797 August 30

12. Document, 1797 August 30

  • Name: Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1797 August 30
  • Summary: Encloses his answer to Mr. Van Alen's proposals. He will discharge the arrears of quit rent as soon as he is informed of their amount. Amherst's situation demands strict economy, and he therefore wishes Jay's opinion as to the ...
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1797 August 30

13. Document, 1797 August 30

  • Name: Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1797 August 30
  • Summary: Soon after Van AllenÆs proposals were sent by Governor Jay, Lord Amherst, his uncle, died. Van AllenÆs estimate has 20,000 acres for the estate; according to the papers it is 24,000 acres. Does not yet have enough information t...
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Document, 1797 December 19

14. Document, 1797 December 19

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1797 December 19
  • Summary: Acknowledges receipt of 30 August. John Jay was sorry to hear of the death of Lord Amherst's uncle. From Mr. van Alen's accounts of his uncle's estate, Lord Amherst can see that higher wages are paid in America for physical lab...
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Document, 1797 December 19

15. Document, 1797 December 19

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1797 December 19
  • Summary: Recvd Amherst's of Aug 30th, within this fortnight. Death of Lord A, "cannot fail to excite Regret and Sensibility," respect for his memory will render John Jay happy in being useful to family. Letter to Van Alen has been dispa...
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Document, 1797 June 03

16. Document, 1797 June 03

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1797 June 03
  • Summary: Apologizes for the delay in transacting Lord Amherst's business. Has contracted John E. Van Allen to undertake this business, and encloses copies of his letter to Jay, his terms and proposals. Advises that the arrears of quit r...
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Document, 1798 June 06

17. Document, 1798 June 06

  • Name: Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1798 June 06
  • Summary: Has determined to sell enough of his land in America to discharge the arrears of Quit Rent and is sending Mr. Van Alen a letter of attorney for that purpose and to empower him to grant leases as well. Would like to know how muc...
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Document, 1798 November 26

18. Document, 1798 November 26

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1798 November 26
  • Summary: Van Alen sent Jay a map of Amherst's tract, this morning. The holding is of inferior quality lands and will not be worth much until better lands are settled. Advises against selling now, and for holding until the price of land ...
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Document, 1798 November 26

19. Document, 1798 November 26

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1798 November 26
  • Summary: John Jay has just received from Mr. Van Alen a map and field book of Lord Amherst's tract. Contrary to what he had believed, the tract is of inferior quality and will not become valuable until all the better lands are already s...
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Document, 1798 September 29

20. Document, 1798 September 29

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1798 September 29
  • Summary: Has received Amherst's of 6 June, delayed his answer until speaking with Van Alen. Van A will send a survey of Amherst's lands. The inferior quality of the land is proven by the fact that there is not a single inhabitant on it....
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Document, 1798 September 29

21. Document, 1798 September 29

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1798 September 29
  • Summary: Acknowledges receipt of 6 June 1797. John Jay just learned from Mr. Van Alen that the greater part of Lord Amherst's land has been surveyed and that a survey is being sent. The tract is not as valuable as was formerly thought. ...
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Document, 1799 April 02

22. Document, 1799 April 02

  • Name: Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1799 April 02
  • Summary: Received JayÆs letter as well as the survey of the estates from Mr. Van Alen. Will provide the funds for the arrears of quitrent. His sister is to be married this week to Mr. Hale. Many thanks for John JayÆs help in this and ot...
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Document, 1799 September 04

23. Document, 1799 September 04

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1799 September 04
  • Summary: Acknowledges receipt of 2 April. Mr. Van Alen's letter in answer to the one of the same date as the letter sent to John Jay, is enclosed. It seems to John Jay that Van Alen is worthy of the trust Lord Amherst is placing in him....
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Document, 1799 September 04

24. Document, 1799 September 04

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1799 September 04
  • Summary: Has received Amherst's of 2 April; Van Alen has also recvd one from Amherst. His answer enclosed. Jay has seen Van Alen recently and believes his attentions will meet with approbation. Pleased to know of Amherst's "amiable" sis...
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Document, 1807 September 10

25. Document, 1807 September 10

Document, 1808 April 02

26. Document, 1808 April 02

Document, 1808 January 05

27. Document, 1808 January 05

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1808 January 05
  • Summary: Received Amherst's of 10 September. Some confusion in transmitting information regarding Van Alen's death and successor as Amherst's agent. Van Schaack's suggestion of Evert Van Alen as new agent, seconded by Jay. Jay regrets n...
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Document, 1808 January 05

28. Document, 1808 January 05

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1808 January 05
  • Summary: Acknowledges receipt of 10 September. In a letter of 18 April from Van Schaack to John Jay, Van Schaack states that as executor of the estate of John Van Alen, he recommended Evert Van Alen to succeed his uncle as agent for Lor...
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Document, 1815 March 17

29. Document, 1815 March 17

  • Name: Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1815 March 17
  • Summary: Asks his opinion in consequence of the letter to him from Evert Van Alen subjoined (not included in copy). Is dissatisfied that Van Alen did not prevent the sale of the most valuable part of his property. Before he advances the...
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Document, 1815 March 23

30. Document, 1815 March 23

  • Name: Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1815 March 23
  • Summary: Same as Na1I: 3517. Contains copy of letter from Evert Van Alen, 20 June 1814, informing him of the sale of part of his land to pay taxes assessed for building a road from Albany to the River St. Lawrence. Ask his opinion in co...
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Document, 1815 May 09

31. Document, 1815 May 09

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1815 May 09
  • Summary: May 6th received Amherst's of March 23rd. Its enclosure, copy of letter June 1814 from Van Allen, shows Amherst's Tract sold Jan 18, 1814 to pay taxes amounting to 10-11 hundred dollars, redeemable within 2 years by payment of ...
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Document, 1815 October 23

32. Document, 1815 October 23

Document, 1816 March 15

33. Document, 1816 March 15

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1816 March 15
  • Summary: John Jay is unable to infer from Van Schaack's letter of 29 February that Lord Amherst received his letter of 9 May 1815. John Jay sent off two copies of it on separate vessels to Lord Amherst. "To remove any appearance of inat...
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Document, 1816 March 15

34. Document, 1816 March 15

Document, 1818 June 17

35. Document, 1818 June 17

  • Name: Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1818 June 17
  • Summary: Apologizes for the delay in answering John Jay's letter of 9 May 1815 concerning Amherst's lands in America. His original wish was to retain the whole estate as an object of value for his children. This has become difficult as ...
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Document, 1818 September 05

36. Document, 1818 September 05

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1818 September 05
  • Summary: Acknowledges receipt of 17 June. Amherst's idea of appointing another agent to care for his land in America does not "surprize" John Jay, for Amherst's affairs appear to have been strangely mismanaged by Evert Van Alen. However...
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Document, 1818 September 05

37. Document, 1818 September 05

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1818 September 05
  • Summary: Recvd Amherst's of June 17th. Not surprised new agent for Amherst's lands is to be appointed, agrees with Van Schaack that the business strangely mismanaged. As to a new agent, Jay out of touch with the names of possible agents...
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Document, 1819 July 16

38. Document, 1819 July 16

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1819 July 16
  • Summary: Received Amherst's of May 1. Van Alen's sale of Amherst's land regrettable. Copy of Jay letter to Van Schaack of 12 July regarding Van Alen's inquiries as to price of repurchasing Amherst's lands. Asks Van Schaack to advise Van...
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Document, 1819 May 01

39. Document, 1819 May 01

  • Name: Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1819 May 01
  • Summary: In accordance with John Jay's recommendation, has written to Evert Van Alen, his agent in America, for a clear and comprehensive view of his proceedings. Encloses a copy of the letter, dated 29 April 1819, expressing great diss...
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