The papers of John Jay

41. [Document, 1798 February 27]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Addressee) DeWitt, Simeon (Addressee) Taylor, John (Addressee)
Date: February 27, 1798
Summary: The above appointed as commissioners for the state to confer with the Chiefs of the Oneida Indians, who wish to sell part of their claim.
Number of Images: 1

42. [Document, 1798 May 22]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Addressee) L'Hommedieu, Ezra, 1734-1811 (Addressee) Taylor, John (Addressee)
Date: May 22, 1798
Summary: Commissioners have submitted a report detailing the proposed sale by the Oneida Indians of a part of their lands. This has been approved by the Legislature, and Benson, L'Hommedieu, and Taylor have been appointed agents on the part of the state at the...
Number of Images: 3

43. [Document, 1799 February 05]

Name: Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 05, 1799
Summary: One William Y. Tuttle was tried before him for stealing a horse and sleigh. Before sentencing the man escaped, and upon recapture he was brought before the Supreme Court, which sentenced him to 18 months in prison. As Benson believes the felonious int...
Number of Images: 3

44. [Document, 1799 September 27]

Name: Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 27, 1799
Summary: Reports that Amos Purdy, a justice of the peace, was examined by the justices of Oyer and terminer for Westchester County, and was found unfit for his duties.
Number of Images: 1

45. [Document, 1800 March n.d.]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Addressee) Kent, James (Addressee) L'Hommedieu, Ezra, 1734-1811 (Addressee)
Date: 1800 March n.d.
Summary: Commission appointing them commissioners to treat with the representative of the State of Connecticut concerning the strip of land called the "Gore".
Number of Images: 2

46. [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

47. [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

48. [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

49. [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

50. [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

51. [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

52. [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

53. [Document, 1813 October 12]

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

54. [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

55. [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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