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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

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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 ...
  • Number of Images: 2
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

  • 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

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: 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...
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1797 December 19

13. 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

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: 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

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: 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

19. 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

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: 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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