The papers of John Jay

[Document, 1798 June 14]

21. [Document, 1798 June 14]

Name: Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 14, 1798
Summary: Citizens of New York have appointed a committee to procure measures for the defense of the city and port. This committee is asking for a special convention of the Legislature in view of the importance of the subject to the state at large.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1798 November 05]

22. [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

[Document, 1798 November 05]

23. [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

[Document, 1798 November 07]

24. [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

[Document, 1798 November 13]

25. [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

[Document, 1798 November 26]

26. [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

[Document, 1798 October 01]

27. [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

[Document, 1799 April 18]

28. [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

[Document, 1799 April 18]

29. [Document, 1799 April 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: April 18, 1799
Summary: Encloses abstract of letter from Rufus King, who was asked by Jay to acquire and ship three thousand muskets and bayonets for the state of New York. Not being able to get them in England, King had them made in Hamburg but did not give the price. Prude...
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1799 September 13]

30. [Document, 1799 September 13]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: September 13, 1799
Summary: Jay has received two reliable recommendations that William Livingston be nominated for Surrogate of Kings County. Since he is not sure that Livingston has reformed to the extent that would entitle him to the office, and because of his relationship to ...
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1800 August 21]

31. [Document, 1800 August 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: August 21, 1800
Summary: Arrangements to be made for the fortification of the port of New York. Clarkson should supervise the expenditure of funds and General Stevens should supervise the procurement of material and labor.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1800 January 16]

32. [Document, 1800 January 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: January 16, 1800
Summary: William Livingston has been approved by the Council of Appointment to be Surrogate of Kings County. Jay fears that Livingston will exult, and thereby cause complaints to the detriment of Jay. Asks Clarkson speak to him about this before he learns of t...
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1800 July 11]

33. [Document, 1800 July 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: July 11, 1800
Summary: Thanks for suggestion that future orders to celebrate the Fourth of July be directed to the major general instead of the brigadier general of militia.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1800 October 01]

34. [Document, 1800 October 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: October 01, 1800
Summary: Puzy is to make a general plan, even if budgetary restrictions may require modifications. Clarkson's objections to an additional audit of accounts are quite reasonable. Jay will announce next month his determination to run for reelection.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1801 February 02]

35. [Document, 1801 February 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: February 02, 1801
Summary: Before Clarkson's letter arrived, Major Van Rensselaer was appointed to the office of Adjutant General. He had no idea the office would be acceptable to General Hughes because of his post as Master in Chancery and his lucrative profession. Please ment...
Number of Images: 1

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