The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1780 April 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: April 26, 1780
Summary: Jay judges that Floridablanca will follow the policy of acknowledging American independence and will give aid in the hope of lasting attachments. Sir John Dalrymple is here at Aranjuez. He has seen the imperial Ambassador, the governor of the city, th...
Number of Images: 4

2. [Document, 1780 July 17]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: July 17, 1780
Summary: Has news of capitulation of Charleston, and does not know what effect the news will have in Madrid. Hopes that a good explanation of the surrender will be forth coming. Hopes Ternay's squadron will touch at Halifax, thereby weakening the position of t...
Number of Images: 2

3. [Document, 1780 June 04]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: June 04, 1780
Summary: Floridablanca has impressed him with his (Floridablanca's) probity and candor, but he cannot understand the slow steps of Spain in regard to recognizing American independence. America is and shall continue to be independent in fact, and she does not w...
Number of Images: 4

4. [Document, 1781 December 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: December 15, 1781
Summary: His negotiations are obstructed by a series of delays, and his mail is subjected to continuous inspection and theft. Agrees with Adams that peace is still at a distance, but is happy about Greene's victory and Cornwallis' defeat- anxious to know what ...
Number of Images: 3

5. [Document, 1781 February 24]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: February 24, 1781
Summary: Draft of document 6402.
Number of Images: 1

6. [Document, 1782 April 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: April 15, 1782
Summary: Tells him of newspaper account he has received which concerns the safe arrival of Adams' son at Boston. He hears that affairs with Adams are very promising, and that Holland is near to acknowledging American independence.
Number of Images: 1

7. [Document, 1782 August 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: August 02, 1782
Summary: Commends him for his success in Holland, hopes that the loan being negotiated by Adams will go through. He continues to negotiate for Spanish recognition through Aranda at Paris. Changes in the British Ministry indicate retardation in the peace negoti...
Number of Images: 2

8. [Document, 1782 March 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: March 18, 1782
Summary: Congratulates Adams on the accession of Friesland and the likelihood of the remainder of Holland following suit in recognizing independence of United States. Spain still delays, and he can offer but slight hope of a favorable conclusion of his attempt...
Number of Images: 1

9. [Document, 1782 September 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: September 01, 1782
Summary: Jay agrees that England must be dealt with on an equal footing. Monsieur Oswald has been informed and has sent to London for further instructions. Encloses a copy of his commission. Mr. Vaughan has no public character. Mr. FitzHerbert has been sent to...
Number of Images: 1

10. [Document, 1782 September 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: September 28, 1782
Summary: Yesterday Oswald received a commission authorizing him to treat with the Commissioners of the United States of America. Do not mention this until you have a chance to speak with me.
Number of Images: 1

11. [Document, 1783 December 09]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: December 09, 1783
Summary: His cure progresses slowly. Wise of Adams not to send any private papers. Their commission has not as yet come to hand.
Number of Images: 1

12. [Document, 1783 February 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: February 01, 1783
Summary: American commissioners should sign passports jointly rather than Franklin sign them individually as ambassador to France.
Number of Images: 1

13. [Document, 1783 July 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: July 26, 1783
Summary: Laurens at Passy but he is reluctant to act with Commissioners except at their express request. Danish treaty draft prepared and will be forwarded. Need for Dutch loan.
Number of Images: 1

14. [Document, 1783 March n.d.]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: 1783 March n.d.
Summary: He will be unable to have his hair combed until the afternoon and must therefore postpone the visit with Adams to Count Carsfield. "Thus does Tyrant Custom hold us by a Hair, and thus do ridiculous Fashions make us dependent on valets and the Lord kno...
Number of Images: 1

15. [Document, 1783 September 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: September 02, 1783
Summary: Jay invites Adams to come to see him--wishes to discuss an important matter which has just arisen. Note: final treaties signed the next day.
Number of Images: 1

16. [Document, 1784 April 08]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: April 08, 1784
Summary: Suggests Adams return might hasten some matters which are now pending. Gratified at Adams' friends kind comments concerning him.
Number of Images: 3

17. [Document, 1784 April 27]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: April 27, 1784
Summary: Anticipates leaving when accounts are settled. Can Adams, consistent with the public interest, come to Paris on an excursion?
Number of Images: 2

18. [Document, 1784 December 13]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: December 13, 1784
Summary: Lafayette returns to France with a good impression of the United States. La Luzerne also leaves; he is highly thought of, and his successor should continue his position of esteem. Settlement of the Massachusetts- New York boundary dispute makes it pos...
Number of Images: 1

19. [Document, 1784 February 06]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: February 06, 1784
Summary: Commiserates with Adams on the difficult crossing which he had. Hopes that Neptune will grant to him a safe journey to America where he and Adams may "enjoy the liberty and security for which we have suffered so many anxious hours:"
Number of Images: 1

20. [Document, 1785 April 13]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: April 13, 1785
Summary: Details all the letters he has written to Adams in the last month. Now sends a number of papers on the transportation from America of Negroes by the British Army contrary to the treaty of peace and papers on debts due to British merchants.
Number of Images: 2

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1. [Document, 1780 April 26]

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3. [Document, 1780 June 04]

4. [Document, 1781 December 15]

5. [Document, 1781 February 24]

6. [Document, 1782 April 15]

7. [Document, 1782 August 02]

8. [Document, 1782 March 18]

9. [Document, 1782 September 01]

10. [Document, 1782 September 28]

11. [Document, 1783 December 09]

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13. [Document, 1783 July 26]

14. [Document, 1783 March n.d.]

15. [Document, 1783 September 02]

16. [Document, 1784 April 08]

17. [Document, 1784 April 27]

18. [Document, 1784 December 13]

19. [Document, 1784 February 06]

20. [Document, 1785 April 13]