The papers of John Jay

41. [Document, 1785 June 01]

Name: Barbé-Marbois, François, marquis de, 1745-1837 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 01, 1785
Summary: Sends a copy of a letter which he would like to deliver in person to the President of Congress. The letter from the King of France tells of the birth of a prince which he is sure will give satisfaction in America.
Number of Images: 3

42. [Document, 1785 June 14]

Name: Barbé-Marbois, François, marquis de, 1745-1837 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 14, 1785
Summary: Having obtained no satisfaction in regard to their debts in America the French creditors are sending over Rey de Chaumont with power of attorney to intercede for them. Asks Jay to press Congress to make money available for the payment of these debts. ...
Number of Images: 11

43. [Document, 1785 June 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Barbé-Marbois, François, marquis de, 1745-1837 (Addressee)
Date: June 16, 1785
Summary: Asks that St. John carry and deliver two packets to Mr. Jefferson in France.
Number of Images: 1

44. [Document, 1785 June 27]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Barbé-Marbois, François, marquis de, 1745-1837 (Addressee)
Date: June 27, 1785
Summary: Will communicate the memorial of de Chaumont to Congress and information you of their resolution on the matter.
Number of Images: 1

45. [Document, 1785 March 08]

Name: Barbé-Marbois, François, marquis de, 1745-1837 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 08, 1785
Summary: Asks Jay about the status of the demands of the different French officers or their widows or heirs. Wants to know the schedule of payments which the U.S. will setup to repay their debt to France. (Enclosure on the demands of the French officers.)
Number of Images: 4

46. [Document, 1785 March 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Barbé-Marbois, François, marquis de, 1745-1837 (Addressee)
Date: March 10, 1785
Summary: On 7 March Congress granted Benjamin Franklin permission to return to the U.S. Another man will be elected to succeed him.
Number of Images: 1

47. [Document, 1785 March 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Barbé-Marbois, François, marquis de, 1745-1837 (Addressee)
Date: March 11, 1785
Summary: Jefferson appointed to replace Franklin at the court of Versailles.
Number of Images: 1

48. [Document, 1785 March 17]

Name: Barbé-Marbois, François, marquis de, 1745-1837 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 17, 1785
Summary: Will send news of Jefferson's appointment as minister to France to Minister for foreign affairs.
Number of Images: 1

49. [Document, 1785 March 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Barbé-Marbois, François, marquis de, 1745-1837 (Addressee)
Date: March 21, 1785
Summary: Congress wants Jay to send a translation of all papers from Marbois with the originals. Congress will give all business with France its attention but the quantity of its business will necessarily cause delays.
Number of Images: 2

50. [Document, 1785 March 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Barbé-Marbois, François, marquis de, 1745-1837 (Addressee)
Date: March 21, 1785
Summary: Congress wants Jay to send a translation of all papers from Francois, Marquis de Barbe-Marbois with the originals. Congress will give all business with France its attention but the quantity of its business will necessarily cause delays.
Number of Images: 2

51. [Document, 1785 March 29]

Name: Barbé-Marbois, François, marquis de, 1745-1837 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 29, 1785
Summary: Hopes soon to have an answer to his letter of 25 December 1784.
Number of Images: 2

52. [Document, 1785 March 31]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Barbé-Marbois, François, marquis de, 1745-1837 (Addressee)
Date: March 31, 1785
Summary: Has asked Morris to take charge of the pictures of the King and Queen of France. Congress has ordered that they be brought to New York and put in their chambers.
Number of Images: 1

53. [Document, 1785 May 16]

Name: Barbé-Marbois, François, marquis de, 1745-1837 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 16, 1785
Summary: Wants Congress to make some provision for the payment of the loan office certificates to the French holders. Wants to know how Congress proposes to reimburse him for the money owed by Mr. Bingham. Also wants to know what arrangements have been made by...
Number of Images: 6

54. [Document, 1785 May 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Barbé-Marbois, François, marquis de, 1745-1837 (Addressee)
Date: May 18, 1785
Summary: Sends papers on Chateaufort now completed. Other business will be attended to.
Number of Images: 1

55. [Document, 1785 May 19]

Name: Barbé-Marbois, François, marquis de, 1745-1837 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 19, 1785
Summary: Will communicate the resolutions of Congress to Chateaufort. Will conform to the Congress resolution of 14 Sept. 1781 in regard to his brother. Mentions an American Ship captured by Barbary.
Number of Images: 2

56. [Document, 1785 May 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Barbé-Marbois, François, marquis de, 1745-1837 (Addressee)
Date: May 19, 1785
Summary: Sends an extract from an act of Congress on the appointment of Marbois' brother as Vice Consul.
Number of Images: 2

57. [Document, 1785 September 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Barbé-Marbois, François, marquis de, 1745-1837 (Addressee)
Date: September 02, 1785
Summary: Informs him of his attachment to the principles of the treaty, and the determination of Congress to abide by its terms.
Number of Images: 2

58. [Document, 1785 September 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Barbé-Marbois, François, marquis de, 1745-1837 (Addressee)
Date: September 02, 1785
Summary: Has sent Congress Marbois' letter of 25 August. Sure Congress should decide on the correct interpretation of the treaty.
Number of Images: 1

59. [Document, 1785 September 02]

Name: Barbé-Marbois, François, marquis de, 1745-1837 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 02, 1785
Summary: Making another attempt to secure a pardon for Longchamps. Sends John Jay and extract from a letter he has sent to Vergennes on the subject. Autograph letter signed. Endorsed by John Jay:"... and. 5 Sept. 1785."
Number of Images: 3

60. [Document, 1785 September 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Barbé-Marbois, François, marquis de, 1745-1837 (Addressee)
Date: September 05, 1785
Summary: Government most respected when it rewards liberally and punishes and pays punctually. Since the punishment of Longchamps at present seems just, perhaps the law should be left to run its course.
Number of Images: 1

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