The papers of John Jay

61. [Document, 1786 February 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: February 02, 1786
Summary: Pamphlet containing his correspondence with Littlepage was encouraged and stimulated by subjects of America's "good allies." Jay knows he is unpopular with foreign courts because of his steadfast attachment to the interests of the United States. For p...
Number of Images: 1

62. [Document, 1786 February 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: February 03, 1786
Summary: Dutch jealous of our commerce with East. Rich cargos coming here from India to avoid British laws. Temple is cautious.
Number of Images: 2

63. [Document, 1786 February 14]

Name: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 14, 1786
Summary: On Littlepage's rude and virulent attack on Jay.
Number of Images: 3

64. [Document, 1786 February 14]

Name: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 14, 1786
Summary: On Littlepage's rude and virulent attack on Jay.
Number of Images: 2

65. [Document, 1786 February 22]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: February 22, 1786
Summary: Sends papers on representation from Massachusetts. Federal opinions grow.
Number of Images: 2

66. [Document, 1786 January 04]

Name: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 04, 1786
Summary: A report upon his visit to the Archbishop of Canterbury to deliver the letters of Lee and Jay asking for the consecration of an Episcopal bishop of the U.S. The Archbishop received him kindly, indicated his approval of this step, and was relieved to l...
Number of Images: 4

67. [Document, 1786 July 07]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: July 07, 1786
Summary: Has laid Adams' and Jefferson's letter of 25 April and Smith's of 11 April before Congress. Will write more particularly latter.
Number of Images: 1

68. [Document, 1786 June 06]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: June 06, 1786
Summary: Congress better attended. Encloses a ratification of Prussian treaty. Rage for paper money. We should borrow no more money until our credit better.
Number of Images: 3

69. [Document, 1786 May 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: May 01, 1786
Summary: Congress has asked that Adams 'protract his negotiations with the Court of Great Britain concerning the posts that should have been given to the United States under the peace treaty in order to avoid demanding a categorical answer until Congress write...
Number of Images: 1

70. [Document, 1786 May 04]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: May 04, 1786
Summary: Congress not well attended; proposed impost; Hancock still in Boston.
Number of Images: 2

71. [Document, 1786 May 04]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: May 04, 1786
Summary: Elbridge Gerry and Rufus King married ladies from New York; these intermarriages between the states are a step toward the prime wish of Jay, that America shall become one nation. He would prefer to have the states stand in relation to the federal gove...
Number of Images: 2

72. [Document, 1786 May 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee)
Date: May 10, 1786
Summary: Sends a letter of introduction for Professor Samuel Wales of Yale College.
Number of Images: 1

73. [Document, 1786 November 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: November 01, 1786
Summary: Hopes differences with Britain can be worked out; from his study of the peace treaty it would seem there has not been a time since its effective date when it has been complied with in America. Massachusetts unrest continues, and Rhode Island is uneasy...
Number of Images: 3

74. [Document, 1786 November 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: November 01, 1786
Summary: Congratulations on marriage of his daughter; hopes that his domestic happiness will prove a relief from his embarrassments in the area of public affairs. "Patriots seldom rest on beds of roses..." Bill of exchange is addressed to Joshua Johnson, to pa...
Number of Images: 2

75. [Document, 1786 October 04]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: October 04, 1786
Summary: He will doubtless have heard of commotions in New England. The situation is caused by a rage for paper money and by a seemingly faulty constitution of government. The Governor of New Hampshire has things under control, and Massachusetts has remained q...
Number of Images: 1

76. [Document, 1787 April 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: April 02, 1787
Summary: Encloses copy of Congressional resolutions pertaining to Adams' letter of 4 March 1786; he has been too indisposed to draw instructions thereon, and requests Adams to transmit it informally. Uncertain what good will come of Convention assembled in acc...
Number of Images: 2

77. [Document, 1787 February 06]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: February 06, 1787
Summary: Arthur St. Clair elected President of Congress; and Congress has begun their proceedings although they have not as yet taken up the matters mentioned in Adams' letters. Hopes that Colonel / W.S./ Smith will be pleased with his new commission. Encloses...
Number of Images: 2

78. [Document, 1787 February 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: February 21, 1787
Summary: Adams' sentiments concerning the Massachusetts insurrection have proved to be just. New York instructed its delegates to move in Congress for a Convention, as the feeling prevails that such a Convention should be called with Congress' approbation. New...
Number of Images: 1

79. [Document, 1787 January 25]

Name: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 25, 1787
Summary: He intends to return home to America, and is determined to do so in twelvemonths. Asks that Jay convince Congress to recall him, as he does not wish to return in disobedience of their wishes. On the other hand if they tender him anew commission he wil...
Number of Images: 3

80. [Document, 1787 July 04]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: July 04, 1787
Summary: Acknowledges letters of 10, 19 and 30 April and May 1. Congress still lacks quorum. Comments on importance of Constitutional Convention and need for a strong national government. Describes Adams' book as "valuable". Indian uprisings. Adams' resignatio...
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