The papers of John Jay

21. [Document, 1785 n.d.]

Name: Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1785 n.d.
Summary: Presents his compliments and wishes to know when he can see Jay the next day.
Number of Images: 1

22. [Document, 1786 February 09]

Name: Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 09, 1786
Summary: Wants to wait on Jay this morning and asks what time would be convenient.
Number of Images: 1

23. [Document, 1786 February 09]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Addressee)
Date: February 09, 1786
Summary: Jay will van Berckel any time between now and 2 o'clock today.
Number of Images: 1

24. [Document, 1786 February 09]

Name: Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 09, 1786
Summary: Petition of a company in Holland to Congress to prevent any but their own agents from seizing their merchandise. These creditors should be sent back to Holland.
Number of Images: 6

25. [Document, 1786 February 09]

Name: Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 09, 1786
Summary: Letter signed version of Van Berckel's covering note forwarding his statement (Document signed) concerning the failure of the Amsterdam house of De La Lande & Fynje. Letter and enclosure in French. For Jay's report on the matter and English translatio...
Number of Images: 4

26. [Document, 1786 February 09]

Name: Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 09, 1786
Summary: Wants to wait on Jay this morning and asks what time would be convenient.
Number of Images: 1

27. [Document, 1786 July 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Addressee) Otto, Louis-Guillaume, comte de Mosloy, 1754-1817 (Addressee) Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Addressee)
Date: July 03, 1786
Summary: Invitation to Foreign Ministers to attend a levee at the house of President of Congress from 12-2 on 4 July.
Number of Images: 1

28. [Document, 1786 July 29]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Addressee)
Date: July 29, 1786
Summary: Sends Van Berckel a copy of an act of Congress of 24 July on the sloop, Chester. (Not enclosed.)
Number of Images: 1

29. [Document, 1786 May 10]

Name: Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 10, 1786
Summary: On Dutch ship, Chester, condemned in Charlestown as prize without its owners being given a chance to defend themselves. Asks Congress to intercede.
Number of Images: 5

30. [Document, 1786 May 10]

Name: Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 10, 1786
Summary: On Dutch ship, Chester, condemned in Charlestown as prize without its owners being given a chance to defend themselves. Asks Congress to intercede. Van Berckel's covering letter and lengthy "Note" on the condemnation, with an English translation of th...
Number of Images: 8

31. [Document, 1786 May 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Addressee)
Date: May 11, 1786
Summary: Has laid his letter and note of 10 May before and hopes it can be attended to quickly.
Number of Images: 1

32. [Document, 1786 May 23]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Addressee)
Date: May 23, 1786
Summary: Congress cannot comply with the request made in Van B's letter of 15 February since they do not have power under the confederation.
Number of Images: 1

33. [Document, 1786 May 29]

Name: Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 29, 1786
Summary: Another note on the meaning of his note of 9 February concerning the request of the Dutch creditors of Messrs. de la Lande and Fynje.
Number of Images: 4

34. [Document, 1786 May 29]

Name: Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 29, 1786
Summary: Reply to Jay's letter of May 23 enclosing the Congressional resolution of May 17 concerning Van Berckel's note. Van Berckel's covering message, letter and "Note," 9 February, concerning the request of the Dutch creditors of Messrs. de la Lande and Fyn...
Number of Images: 9

35. [Document, 1787 December 18]

Name: Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 18, 1787
Summary: In French, with English translation by John Pintard. He protests an attempt to seize and imprison a domestic servant resident in his household. This is against the law of nations and abusive of the dignity he occupies as a minister of a friendly power...
Number of Images: 2

36. [Document, 1787 December 18]

Name: Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 18, 1787
Summary: In French, with English translation by John Pintard. He protests an attempt to seize and imprison a domestic servant resident in his household. This is against the law of nations and abusive of the dignity he occupies as a minister of a friendly power...
Number of Images: 4

37. [Document, 1787 February 20]

Name: Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 20, 1787
Summary: Protests against an act of Virginia placing import duties upon produce received in that state from foreign nations. In particular the Dutch object to the violation of the "Most favored nation" clause of their treaty of the U.S. and Netherlands. The Vi...
Number of Images: 4

38. [Document, 1787 February 20]

Name: Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 20, 1787
Summary: Protests against an act of Virginia placing import duties upon produce received in that state from foreign nations. In particular the Dutch object to the violation of the "Most favored nation" clause of their treaty of the U.S. and Netherlands. The Vi...
Number of Images: 7

39. [Document, 1787 October 17]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Addressee)
Date: October 17, 1787
Summary: Transmits act of Congress relative to subject matter of his note of 20 February 1787.
Number of Images: 1

40. [Document, 1788 August 08]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Addressee)
Date: August 08, 1788
Summary: Transmits copy of judgment against Wessel on charge brought by Dutch Minister. Calls punishment "exemplary...the more severe upon him, as he is in indigent circumstances, and has a Family dependent on him". Hopes that Van Berckel approves of court act...
Number of Images: 1

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