The papers of John Jay

[Document, 1785 April 28]

1. [Document, 1785 April 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Addressee)
Date: April 28, 1785
Summary: Has sent the Congress act notifying the states of New York and New Jersey of the appointment of a Consul for Netherlands.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1786 July 03]

2. [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: Notice of Levee to be held at home of President of Congress to celebrate the Declaration of Independence. Draft in John Jay's hand.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1786 May 11]

3. [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: 2

[Document, 1786 May 23]

4. [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

[Document, 1788 August 08]

5. [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: 2

[Document, 1788 January 10]

6. [Document, 1788 January 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Addressee)
Date: January 10, 1788
Summary: Acknowledges letter of December 18, 1787. Tells Van Berckel of action he has taken to make amends for unfortunate incident which has offended the Dutch Minister.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1788 September 03]

7. [Document, 1788 September 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Addressee)
Date: September 03, 1788
Summary: Expresses satisfaction with Van Berckel's conduct as Dutch Minister. U.S. will always desire "the most perfect Harmony and Friendship" between the two countries.
Number of Images: 1