The papers of John Jay

21. [Document, 1779 February 02]

Name: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 02, 1779
Summary: As Jay requested, he has submitted the papers Jay sent him to the New York legislature for their consideration.
Number of Images: 2

22. [Document, 1779 February 03]

Name: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: February 03, 1779
Summary: He has laid the recommendations of Congress before the legislature, and hopes that an adequate tax bill will be passed. In regard to currency, he hopes that it will appreciate slightly in value, or at least that it will not depreciate any further.
Number of Images: 3

23. [Document, 1779 February 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: February 03, 1779
Summary: Recommends Major General Arnold, who wishes to establish a settlement of officers and soldiers who have served with him in the present war. The settlement is to be in New York.
Number of Images: 1

24. [Document, 1779 February 08]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: February 08, 1779
Summary: In consequence of the state of distress of Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York are asked to aid her to the extent that they can considering their own necessities.
Number of Images: 1

25. [Document, 1779 February 09]

Name: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee) Floyd, William, 1734-1821 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Lewis, Francis, 1713-1803 (Addressee) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: February 09, 1779
Summary: Asks that they advise whether Congress intends to reinforce the New York frontier, and whether he may with propriety inform the settlers that the government will take steps to move against the enemy. Otherwise he feels the settlers should be advised t...
Number of Images: 3

26. [Document, 1779 February 09]

Name: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 09, 1779
Summary: Thanks Jay for letter of 31 January 1779, transmitting the resolutions of Congress.
Number of Images: 2

27. [Document, 1779 February 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: February 19, 1779
Summary: Considers the bill on the council of revision to be an insidious measure and the plan of finance wicked. Thinks Georgia is in the hands of the enemy. No great fear for South Carolina. All departments are placed under General Washington so we must look...
Number of Images: 1

28. [Document, 1779 February 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: February 19, 1779
Summary: Considers the bill on the council of revision to be an insidious measure and the plan of finance wicked. Thinks Georgia is in the hands of the enemy. No great fear for South Carolina. All departments are placed under General Washington so we must look...
Number of Images: 4

29. [Document, 1779 February 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: February 19, 1779
Summary: Considers the bill on the council of revision to be an insidious measure and the plan of finance wicked. Thinks Georgia is in the hands of the enemy. No great fear for South Carolina. All departments are placed under General Washington so we must look...
Number of Images: 6

30. [Document, 1779 February 8]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: February 8, 1779
Summary: Recipient's copy of document 1253. Charred fragment. In consequence of the state of distress of Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York are asked to aid her to the extent that they can considering their own necessities.
Number of Images: 1

31. [Document, 1779 January 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: January 10, 1779
Summary: No intelligence from here. Nothing of importance in the newspapers. Thinks the Vermont affair will turn out well. Give respects to those he likes.
Number of Images: 1

32. [Document, 1779 January 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: January 10, 1779
Summary: Send Clinton two acts of Congress on finance of the 2nd and 5th of January.
Number of Images: 2

33. [Document, 1779 January 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: January 15, 1779
Summary: Clinton's letter to General Washington concerning the burning of a barn at Little Britain by the Convention- troops sent by him to Congress. The papers immediately referred to Committee. Will transmit the final resolution of Congress as soon as possib...
Number of Images: 1

34. [Document, 1779 January 22]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: January 22, 1779
Summary: Sends Governor Clinton two papers on finance from Congress.
Number of Images: 1

35. [Document, 1779 January 31]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: January 31, 1779
Number of Images: 1

36. [Document, 1779 January 31]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: January 31, 1779
Summary: Sends Clinton the act of Congress of January 30 directing the quarter-master and commissary general to pay such accounts to General Washington as he shall specify. Copies of the act being sent to the quarter-master and commissary general.
Number of Images: 2

37. [Document, 1779 July 25]

Name: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 25, 1779
Summary: Encloses laws of the State of New York, and a duplicate copy of the resolution setting up commissioners for the taking of loan office subscriptions.
Number of Images: 3

38. [Document, 1779 July 26]

Name: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 26, 1779
Summary: Has received Act of Congress vesting in Governors the supervision of quartermaster activities within their states. While he is anxious to help in every way possible, the present press of duties make such additional duties impossible. Members of the Co...
Number of Images: 3

39. [Document, 1779 June 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: June 01, 1779
Summary: Sends Clinton a resolution of Congress that they will give equal attention to the pleas of New York and all states. They will look into his applications relating to the disturbances in New York. Sends a copy of an act of Congress on the subject of sen...
Number of Images: 2

40. [Document, 1779 June 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: June 03, 1779
Summary: Letterbook copy. Congress acted unanimously in naming a committee to look into the matter of the New Hampshire grants and they are being notified immediately and urged to enter the work without delay. Congress's future conduct will be influenced by th...
Number of Images: 1

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