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[Document, 1779 February 03]

1. [Document, 1779 February 03]

  • Name: Bingham, William, 1752-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 03, 1779
  • Summary: The prevailing opinion is that, through the mediation of Spain, there will be a general peace in the spring. If England rejects Spain's offer, peace will be far distant. Daily accounts from America of depreciation of currency.
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1779 February 05]

2. [Document, 1779 February 05]

  • Name: Bingham, William, 1752-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 05, 1779
  • Summary: The prevailing opinion is that, through the mediation of Spain, there will be a general peace in the spring. If England rejects Spain's offer, peace will be far distant. Daily accounts from America of depreciation of currency.
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1779 February 17]

3. [Document, 1779 February 17]

  • Name: Bingham, William, 1752-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 17, 1779
  • Summary: Lack of sufficient funds for the payment of the various incidental expenses of the service. Has gone as far as his personal credit and safety would permit. Wishes to be reimbursed.
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1779 February 17]

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[Document, 1780 February 25]

5. [Document, 1780 February 25]

[Document, 1780 July 01]

6. [Document, 1780 July 01]

  • Name: Bingham, William, 1752-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 01, 1780
  • Summary: The sentiment of the people has altered surprisingly from "pure disinterested patriotism" to the predominance of private interest. The loss of Charleston has been the needed catalyst to revive their spirit. The disorganized state of finances was nearl...
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1780 October 22]

7. [Document, 1780 October 22]

  • Name: Bingham, William, 1752-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 22, 1780
  • Summary: Description of Benedict Arnold's treachery. The Southern Army under General Gates was defeated near Camden, but he is collecting all the forces of the Southern states to oppose the enemy, who under Lord Cornwallis have marched as far as Charlotte, Nor...
  • Number of Images: 4
Document, 1780 October 22

8. Document, 1780 October 22

  • Name: Bingham, William, 1752-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1780 October 22
  • Summary: Arnold having failed will now be execrated by the enemy. He was to have delivered up the fort on its being surrounded by the British and then released in order to perpetrate new crimes. A body of 1400 British regulars going to ...
  • Number of Images: 0
[Document, 1781 0713]

9. [Document, 1781 0713]

  • Name: Bingham, William, 1752-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 0713, 1781
  • Summary: Autograph Letter signed. English are on the defensive in every part of the country. Public spirit has revived and the South is making exertions far beyond what was thought possible. The army is in New York, but the Spanish gave a capitulation to the g...
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1781 December 26]

10. [Document, 1781 December 26]

  • Name: Bingham, William, 1752-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 26, 1781
  • Summary: Congress reimbursed Bingham for his expenses in the West Indies with depreciated paper money that brought a loss of fifteen percent. He thinks that he has a just claim on Congress for the difference, and he asks Jay to send an account of the transacti...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1781 June 06]

11. [Document, 1781 June 06]

  • Name: Bingham, William, 1752-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 06, 1781
  • Summary: Bingham was unable to accept the position he mentioned to Jay when he asked him to sound out Franklin because of his courtship and marriage. A reformation has been badly needed in the administration, and , finally, one appears to be in progress. A Sup...
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1782 August 14]

12. [Document, 1782 August 14]

  • Name: Bingham, William, 1752-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 14, 1782
  • Summary: Cites indications that both sides desire peace, but there are many Americans who wish to continue the war until the public debt is secured and hatred for the English is increased - "for they have still a powerful party among us." Makes a comment on th...
  • Number of Images: 5
[Document, 1782 August 14]

13. [Document, 1782 August 14]

  • Name: Bingham, William, 1752-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 14, 1782
  • Summary: The change of ministry is a good omen for peace. Some want the war until the public property is secured to the public creditors and until the English party here is stamped out. The debt should be paid. Savannah and Charleston are being evacuated. If t...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1782 September 27]

14. [Document, 1782 September 27]

[Document, 1782 September 27]

15. [Document, 1782 September 27]

[Document, 1783 December 02]

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[Document, 1783 December 11]

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[Document, 1783 July 29]

18. [Document, 1783 July 29]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Bingham, William, 1752-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 29, 1783
  • Summary: A section apparently deleted in the final letter, reads as follows: Glad that Bingham and wife arrived safely in Europe and knows they will enjoy themselves. Has received news that European goods are cheaper in Philadelphia than in Europe. Since Ameri...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1784 February 22]

19. [Document, 1784 February 22]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Bingham, William, 1752-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 22, 1784
  • Summary: Commends to Bingham the writings of one Monsieur Linquet. He believes Linquet is the same writer who has published strictures on the Bastille. The "Annals politiques, civiles et literaires du Dix-huitieme Siecle, par Monsr Linquet" would make good rea...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1784 March 10]

20. [Document, 1784 March 10]

  • Name: Bingham, William, 1752-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 10, 1784
  • Summary: Public opinion in England is strongly anti-American. The ministry begins to wish commercial arrangements, but barely holds the Commons in tow. As a result the nation is nearly in anarchy. Maryland's high duties on British goods nearly eliminate their ...
  • Number of Images: 4