The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1794 December 09]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: December 09, 1794
Summary: The treaty will increase the commercial intercourse between America and England and "Terminate that diffidence of adventuring money in our lands and banks."
Number of Images: 1

2. [Document, 1796 November 30]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: November 30, 1796
Summary: Agrees that the artillery pieces should be thoroughly tested before they are assigned to the field.
Number of Images: 1

3. [Document, 1797 January 04]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: January 04, 1797
Summary: Urges them to complete their study of New York harbor fortifications as this will be shortly placed before the Congress.
Number of Images: 2

4. [Document, 1797 January 04]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: January 04, 1797
Summary: Urges them to complete their study of New York harbor fortifications as this will be shortly placed before the Congress.
Number of Images: 1

5. [Document, 1797 July 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: July 12, 1797
Summary: Requests Clarkson's presence at a conference relative to the distribution of the field artillery belonging to the state.
Number of Images: 1

6. [Document, 1797 November 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: November 14, 1797
Summary: Has received Clarkson's letter informing him that the State Prison in New York City will be ready December 1. However, he cannot issue the Proclamation directed by the Act for building the prison until it is definitely completed, due to the way in whi...
Number of Images: 2

7. [Document, 1797 November 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: November 14, 1797
Summary: Has received Clarkson's letter informing him that the State Prison in New York City will be ready December 1. However, he cannot issue the Proclamation directed by the Act for building the prison until it is definitely completed, due to the way in whi...
Number of Images: 2

8. [Document, 1797 November 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: November 25, 1797
Summary: Encloses a copy of a letter from Messers Edm. Elmendorf and Jonathan Hasbrouck of Kingston respecting lands of the late Governor Livingston in the Hardenbergh Patent. John Jay's reply, also enclosed, refers the matter to Clarkson, Judge Hobart, and Mr...
Number of Images: 1

9. [Document, 1797 October 04]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: October 04, 1797
Summary: Encloses a copy of a letter received from the Secretary at War respecting money appropriated by Congress for Fortifications.
Number of Images: 1

10. [Document, 1798 April 20]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: April 20, 1798
Summary: Encloses letter of John Hills (Holls), as he does not know the man or his professional qualifications. Letter is transmitted to Clarkson as the matter of harbor fortifications have been committed to Commissioners.
Number of Images: 2

11. [Document, 1798 January 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: January 10, 1798
Summary: List of vacancies and proposed appointments in the New York artillery regiment. Requests acceleration of the arrangement of the New York militia.
Number of Images: 1

12. [Document, 1798 July 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: July 26, 1798
Summary: Clarkson appointed Major General of the southern division of the State Militia.
Number of Images: 2

13. [Document, 1798 June 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: June 14, 1798
Summary: Has received the request of the citizens of New York for a special session of the Legislature. Wishes to postpone a conclusive opinion until he has visited the city beginning next week. By that time the Secretary at War will have also visited New York...
Number of Images: 2

14. [Document, 1798 November 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: November 05, 1798
Summary: An accurate survey of the shores and waters of the port of New York should be made. General Hamilton is to superintend the whole business, and Clarkson is to keep and pay all accounts of the monies appropriated by the state for fortifications.
Number of Images: 1

15. [Document, 1798 November 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: November 05, 1798
Summary: An accurate survey of the shores and waters of the port of New York should be made. General Hamilton is to superintend the whole business, and Clarkson is to keep and pay all accounts of the monies appropriated by the state for fortifications.
Number of Images: 1

16. [Document, 1798 November 07]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: November 07, 1798
Summary: Instructions have been given for General Hamilton, General Hughes, and Clarkson to confer and send John Jay a proper arrangement of the city militia, since the latter sees little prospect of being in New York soon.
Number of Images: 1

17. [Document, 1798 November 13]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: November 13, 1798
Summary: Instructions have been given for General Hamilton, General Hughes, and Clarkson to confer and send John Jay a proper arrangement of the city militia, since the latter sees little prospect of being in New York soon.
Number of Images: 1

18. [Document, 1798 November 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: November 26, 1798
Summary: Encloses a letter for General Hamilton and requests it be sent on to Philadelphia if he has not returned.
Number of Images: 1

19. [Document, 1798 October 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: October 01, 1798
Summary: Approves the postponement of inspection at New York. Is concerned about Clarkson's family and laments the fate of the city.
Number of Images: 1

20. [Document, 1799 April 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: April 18, 1799
Summary: Gives details on purchase of muskets and bayonets through Rufus King. Informs Clarkson that the matter is being turned over to him, and that the necessary funds will be made available to him by the treasurer of the state. Clarkson was a Major General ...
Number of Images: 1

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