The papers of John Jay

[Document, 1783 September 12]

21. [Document, 1783 September 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Addressee)
Date: September 12, 1783
Summary: Announces birth of daughter, Benson is godfather. New York's violent resolutions against the Tories injure the American cause in Europe. They are working to achieve the evacuation of New York as soon as possible.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1784 November 04]

22. [Document, 1784 November 04]

Name: Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Lansing, John, 1754-1829 (Addressee) Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797 (Addressee) Platt, Zephaniah (Addressee)
Date: November 04, 1784
Summary: Elected by Senate and Assembly on 26 October 1784.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1785 June 07]

23. [Document, 1785 June 07]

Name: Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 07, 1785
Summary: Concerns Mr. Waters' farm. Encloses a copy of the appraisement.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1792 March 31]

24. [Document, 1792 March 31]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Addressee)
Date: March 31, 1792
Summary: Has seen plan for monument to Revolution; it is a good one, and Congressional approval should be obtained. The artist should be encouraged to undertake it himself although no appropriation of funds should be made until the Indian war is settled. Once ...
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1795 June 13]

25. [Document, 1795 June 13]

Name: Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 13, 1795
Summary: Congratulates him on election as governor which was long expected. Has met with the St. Regis Indians, and they have agreed to have a conference this coming fall at a place to be designated by John Jay early in the summer. Benson will be pleased to ac...
Number of Images: 3

[Document, 1795 June 27]

26. [Document, 1795 June 27]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Addressee)
Date: June 27, 1795
Summary: Doesn't know whether his removal from the bench to the governorship will be more conducive to his comfort. In executing his new duties he will rely heavily on the advice and support of Benson and other friends.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1805 January 04]

27. [Document, 1805 January 04]

Name: Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 04, 1805
Summary: Urges John Jay to subscribe to the loan for Hamilton's widow.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1805 January 12]

28. [Document, 1805 January 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Addressee)
Date: January 12, 1805
Summary: The reason he has not subscribed to the Hamilton loan is because he does not have the money. Does not think he should promise to lend when he is under necessity of borrowing for his own use.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1807 June 02]

29. [Document, 1807 June 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Addressee)
Date: June 02, 1807
Summary: In order to explain the paragraph in the Herald which stated that John Jay could not conceive of any Federalist voting for a candidate of the Clinton party, he proposes an answering statement. This explains that John Jay would not disqualify a candida...
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1807 May 06]

30. [Document, 1807 May 06]

Name: Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 06, 1807
Summary: Concerns gubernatorial election, and cites John Jay alleged statement that no Federalist could consistently vote for the Clintonian faction.
Number of Images: 3

[Document, 1807 May 12]

31. [Document, 1807 May 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Addressee)
Date: May 12, 1807
Summary: Objects that it was never his opinion that no one of the Federalist party could ever vote for a Clintonian. On the contrary, he often expressed opinion that a man should be elected on his merits, and that majority decision should prevail. Quotes from ...
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1807 May 19]

32. [Document, 1807 May 19]

Name: Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 19, 1807
Summary: Did not wish to report Jay as saying that any individual nominated by the Clintonians would not have his support. If Jay feels an explanation is required, he will print it.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1810 n.d.]

33. [Document, 1810 n.d.]

Name: Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1810 n.d.
Summary: Mr. Munro supports Tompkins in the coming election and it has been rumored that John Jay does not disapprove. Benson has accordingly told all enquirers of Jay's sentiments that Federalists who wished to vote should support the Lewis it nomination, and...
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1813 October 12]

34. [Document, 1813 October 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Addressee)
Date: October 12, 1813
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1813 October n.d.]

35. [Document, 1813 October n.d.]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Addressee)
Date: 1813 October n.d.
Summary: Having heard that certain "recent and unexpected occurrences" were causing him trouble, would like to know if he might be of any use. Invites him to spend a few days at Bedford since conversation is preferable to letters on such subjects.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1820 December 22]

36. [Document, 1820 December 22]

Name: Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 22, 1820
Summary: Has placed John Jay's $70 with his nephew, who has accepted the commission of obtaining for John Jay the wine from Portugal. Sends news of the arrival of a shipment of wines from Oporto, "unquestionably genuine," of which a cask will be reserved for J...
Number of Images: 2

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