The papers of John Jay

21. [Document, 1799 September 23]

Name: Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 23, 1799
Summary: He has no doubt of Livingston's ability to perform the office of Surrogate. The experience which he had in New Jersey in this regard qualifies him for the post. It would seem that Livingston has to a large degree given up the habit of drinking, and on...
Number of Images: 4

22. [Document, 1800 August 27]

Name: Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 27, 1800
Summary: He suggests that there would be no useful purpose in having him control expenditures, since the accounts must eventually be submitted to the Comptroller for approval. Only one man executing the commission of fortifying the harbor would result in certa...
Number of Images: 4

23. [Document, 1800 August 27]

Name: Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 27, 1800
Summary: He suggests that there would be no useful purpose in having him control expenditures, since the accounts must eventually be submitted to the Comptroller for approval. Only one man executing the commission of fortifying the harbor would result in certa...
Number of Images: 3

24. [Document, 1800 February 13]

Name: Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 13, 1800
Summary: He spoke to Livingston, who took the news of his appointment very moderately, and seems impressed that his future advancement depends upon the circumspection of his conduct.
Number of Images: 1

25. [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

26. [Document, 1800 October 14]

Name: Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 14, 1800
Summary: Encloses account of sums expended on purchase of arms as negotiated by Rufus King through Bird, Savage and Bird of London.
Number of Images: 1

27. [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 has 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

28. [Document, 1801 February 07]

Name: Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 07, 1801
Number of Images: 4

29. Document, 1801 February 15

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: 1801 February 15
Summary: Would it be wise for Clarkson to resign at this time. The principles of rank point out his undoubted successor. Would it in these circumstances, not be adding to the strength of the opposition by placing his name in nomination ...
Number of Images: 0

30. [Document, 1801 February 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: February 15, 1801
Summary: Addressee's copy of NNC: 9809 Jay (m) - f. 8.
Number of Images: 2

31. [Document, 1801 February 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: February 15, 1801
Summary: Would it be wise for Clarkson to resign at this time. The principles of rank point out his undoubted successor. Would it in these circumstances, not be adding to the strength of the opposition by placing his name in nomination now?
Number of Images: 1

32. [Document, 1801 February 17]

Name: Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 17, 1801
Summary: He will delay his resignation until the decision of the House of Representatives is given.
Number of Images: 2

33. [Document, 1801 February 19]

Name: Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 19, 1801
Summary: He will delay his resignation until the decision of the House of Representatives is given.
Number of Images: 1

34. [Document, 1801 February 24]

Name: Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 24, 1801
Summary: A more detailed letter enumerating his reasons for wishing to retire from his militia post. However he will follow Jay's advice in this regard, as his action may have serious political effects.
Number of Images: 2

35. [Document, 1801 February 24]

Name: Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 24, 1801
Summary: A more detailed letter enumerating his reasons for wishing to retire from his militia post. However he will follow Jay's advice in this regard, as his action may have serious political effects.
Number of Images: 3

36. [Document, 1801 February 24, enclosing copies of letters of February 7 and 17]

Name: Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 24, enclosing copies of letters of February 7 and 17, 1801
Summary: Copy of documents 9794 and 9810 along with copies of Clarkson's earlier letters of February 7 and 14 concerning his desire to resign his commission as a major general of the Militia of the Southern Division of new York.
Number of Images: 4

37. [Document, 1801 January 21]

Name: Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 21, 1801
Summary: Recommends Brigadier General Hughes to succeed Colonel Van Horne as Adjutant General.
Number of Images: 1

38. [Document, 1801 July 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: July 28, 1801
Number of Images: 2

39. [Document, 1801 March 12]

Name: Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 12, 1801
Summary: The recent disturbances in the City Prison necessitated the calling out of the militia to restore order. Suggests that the militia be used also to guard the state arsenal. While the Friends would make excellent inspectors of the prisons, he feels that...
Number of Images: 2

40. [Document, 1801 March 12]

Name: Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 12, 1801
Summary: The recent disturbances in the City Prison necessitated the calling out of the militia to restore order. Suggests that the militia be used also to guard the state arsenal. While the Friends would make excellent inspectors of the prisons, he feels that...
Number of Images: 3

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