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[Document, 1787 September 26]

161. [Document, 1787 September 26]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 26, 1787
  • Summary: Concerns claims of Colonel Norton [see Report to Congress, 25 September 1787]. Although the U.S. can do nothing officially, asks Adams to do all that he can for Norton in London.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1788 February 14]

162. [Document, 1788 February 14]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 14, 1788
  • Summary: Transmits letters of recall. Expresses his distrust of reliability of sending mail by way of Ireland. Will send duplicate of letters by packet for Bristol. Massachusetts has adopted Constitution.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1788 February 16]

163. [Document, 1788 February 16]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 16, 1788
  • 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]

164. [Document, 1788 July 04]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 04, 1788
  • 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 July 04]

165. [Document, 1788 July 04]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 04, 1788
  • Summary: Congratulates Adams on his return to U.S. 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 November 07]

166. [Document, 1788 November 07]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 07, 1788
  • Summary: Congress cannot muster a quorum at present, but as soon as a House can be formed, will submit Adams' letter and transmit to him any orders they may wish to give on the subject of the letter.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1789 January 16]

167. [Document, 1789 January 16]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 16, 1789
  • 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..."
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1789 January 16]

168. [Document, 1789 January 16]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 16, 1789
  • 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..."
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1789 January 23]

169. [Document, 1789 January 23]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 23, 1789
  • Summary: Prompted by letter of Gentleman in France to Boston in a newspaper John Jay inquired of French Minister if reported edict excluding foreign whale oil from French ports were, indeed, in effect. Minister knew nothing of edict, but said it was possible; ...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1791 January 04]

170. [Document, 1791 January 04]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 04, 1791
  • 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 Adams house.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1791 January 04]

171. [Document, 1791 January 04]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 04, 1791
  • 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 Adams house.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1792 January 10]

172. [Document, 1792 January 10]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 10, 1792
  • Summary: He 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 expects to deliver in April. A certain undesira...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1792 January 10]

173. [Document, 1792 January 10]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 10, 1792
  • 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 expects to deliver in April. ...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1792 March 23]

174. [Document, 1792 March 23]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 23, 1792
  • 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 opinion in writing.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1794 November 21]

175. [Document, 1794 November 21]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 21, 1794
  • Summary: Both Adams sons have arrived in Europe safely. England seems more united in this war than in any other. If war continues, America "may easily avoid being involved in it."
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1794 November 24]

176. [Document, 1794 November 24]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 24, 1794
  • Summary: Has received two letters from Adams' son. Quotes from J.Q. Adams' letter of 20 November concerning prospects of Anglo-American treaty and enthusiasm for such a treaty among Dutch merchants in the American trade.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1798 August 21]

177. [Document, 1798 August 21]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 21, 1798
  • Summary: Encloses an address from the state Senate and Assembly. The nation will corporate in the necessary measures to maintain honor and independence. Adams deserves confidence and gratitude for his patriotic exertions.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1798 August 21]

178. [Document, 1798 August 21]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 21, 1798
  • Summary: Encloses an address from the state Senate and Assembly. The nation will corporate in the necessary measures to maintain honor and independence. Adams deserves confidence and gratitude for his patriotic exertions.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1798 October 24]

179. [Document, 1798 October 24]

[Document, 1798 September 26]

180. [Document, 1798 September 26]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 26, 1798
  • Summary: At the special session of the State Legislature, an act was passed for the further defense of the state. The money appropriated is to be laid out only with the approval of the national government. Therefore, would it not be expedient to appoint Genera...
  • Number of Images: 2