The papers of John Jay

21. [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

22. [Document, 1797 October 4]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee) McHenry, James, 1753-1816 (Author)
Date: October 4, 1797
Summary: Autograph Letter signed enclosing a copy (in Jay's hand) of a letter from James McHenry, 19 September. Because no apportionment has been made of moneys appropriated by Congress for maritime fortifications except for some repairs at Mud Island, McHenry...
Number of Images: 2

23. [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

24. [Document, 1798 August 06]

Name: Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Watson, James, 1750-1806 (Author)
Date: August 06, 1798
Summary: Three thousand car touch boxes and 108,000 cartridges have been contracted for. There will probably be a residue of funds which is subject to the order of Government.
Number of Images: 1

25. [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

26. [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

27. [Document, 1798 June 10]

Name: Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 10, 1798
Summary: "Duplicate" of Letter of Clarkson, as chairman of committee of citizens of New York, to John Jay as Governor requesting that he convene the Legislature to deal with the "imperfect state of defence" of the post and the City in view of the danger.
Number of Images: 4

28. [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

29. [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

30. [Document, 1798 June 27, 29]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author,Addressee) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Author,Addressee)
Date: June 27 - June 29, 1798
Summary: Copy of document 3161 (Jay's letter of June 27) along with Varick's letter of June 29 informing Jay that his communications have been laid before the Common Council, with the results of their deliberations enclosed. Also, a fragmentary copy of Jay's l...
Number of Images: 2

31. [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

32. [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

33. [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

34. [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

35. [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

36. [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

37. [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

38. [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: 2

39. [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

40. [Document, 1799 April 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee)
Date: April 18, 1799
Number of Images: 4

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