The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1774 October 08]

Name: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 08, 1774
Summary: A typescript copy upon which is the notation "other copy sent to Spaulding". Refers a case in ejectment to Jay, asks that he appear as attorney of record. How does the convention propose to settle things between "us and our Mother Country..."? Congres...
Number of Images: 1

2. [Document, 1774 October 08]

Name: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 08, 1774
Summary: A typescript copy upon which is the notation "other copy sent to Spaulding". Refers a case in ejectment to Jay, asks that he appear as attorney of record. How does the convention propose to settle things between "us and our Mother Country..."? Congres...
Number of Images: 2

3. [Document, 1778 November 17]

Name: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 17, 1778
Summary: Transmits news of enemy victories in Cherry Valley. The extensive frontiers of New York are indefensible against a mobile enemy, and an offensive must be mounted or all of the outlying settlements will be destroyed, and New York will be incapable of s...
Number of Images: 2

4. [Document, 1779 August 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee) Council of Appointment (Addressee)
Date: August 18, 1779
Summary: Resigns the office of Chief Justice.
Number of Images: 1

5. [Document, 1779 August 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: August 18, 1779
Summary: Mr. Morris will talk to Clinton about the steps necessary to be followed with respect to the grants. John Jay has written to the Chancellor resigning his office. He intends to return to private life.
Number of Images: 2

6. [Document, 1779 August 27]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: August 27, 1779
Summary: If New York and New Hampshire will authorize Congress to settle a line between them, as well as disputes with the people of the grants, it "will conduce to the interest and happiness of the State." [James] Duane, before he left, opined that Congress s...
Number of Images: 5

7. [Document, 1779 February 02]

Name: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 02, 1779
Summary: A bill for regulating the council has been introduced. The intention of this bill is to hold up the Ministers of the Council of Revision to the public eye. Hopes that the present attempt will be abortive.
Number of Images: 3

8. [Document, 1779 February 09]

Name: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 09, 1779
Summary: Sends commission continuing John Jay's appointment to Congress. John Jay should continue his accounts settled up to this date. The Carolinas are likely soon to follow the example of Georgia in shaking off the tyranny of Congress. Discusses the new tax...
Number of Images: 2

9. [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 loo...
Number of Images: 3

10. [Document, 1779 January 31]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: January 31, 1779
Summary: Gives intelligence of battle between French and English on the island of St. Lucia.
Number of Images: 1

11. [Document, 1779 June 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: June 02, 1779
Summary: The New Englanders support the resolutions and appear disposed to end the disorders. The Committee will be chosen tomorrow and a majority of Eastern men will be voted for.
Number of Images: 2

12. [Document, 1779 June 23]

Name: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 23, 1779
Summary: Hopes that Congress will be able to settle the disputes. Reasons for his grave concern about the revolts. Dr. Witherspoon and Col. Atlee were here. The imprisonment of American officers by Allen and his party is quite suspicious.
Number of Images: 4

13. [Document, 1779 June 3]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: June 3, 1779
Summary: Draft version, with heavy corrections and emendations, of document 1394.
Number of Images: 3

14. [Document, 1779 March 17]

Name: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 17, 1779
Summary: Mentions bills which the Legislature passed before adjournment. A bill was introduced for the forfeiture of the estates of Loyalists. The allowance to delegates has been raised to 12 dollars per diem.
Number of Images: 2

15. [Document, 1779 May 22]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: May 22, 1779
Summary: Encloses a copy of certain resolutions moved in Congress respecting the state of Vermont. The delays have been unavoidable and unpleasant.
Number of Images: 1

16. [Document, 1779 October 05]

Name: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 05, 1779
Summary: Congratulations to John Jay on his appointment. Morris may be elected to fill John Jay's vacant position, although he previously lost to Mr. L'Hommedieux. The Congressional resolutions on the Vermont disputes appear to be sufficient. The Legislature h...
Number of Images: 4

17. [Document, 1779 October 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: October 05, 1779
Summary: Encloses draft of a bill for carrying into effect the resolutions of Congress on the disputes with Vermont. John Jay thought that the acts passed by the three states should be similar. John Jay also thought it best to keep the description of the power...
Number of Images: 2

18. [Document, 1779 September 01]

Name: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 01, 1779
Summary: Clinton and the Chancellor think that John Jay should defer giving up his seat for a time because "something may turn up which would induce you to believe your resignation would not be proper."
Number of Images: 2

19. [Document, 1779 September 03]

Name: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 03, 1779
Summary: Encloses the current resolutions of the Senate and Assembly for continuing John Jay as a delegate from New York until next October 15th.
Number of Images: 2

20. [Document, 1779 September 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Addressee)
Date: September 16, 1779
Summary: John Jay approves the resolutions respecting Vermont. A very extraordinary vote has just been passed. The proprietors of Indiana and Vandalia have claimed a right to a tract of country which is claimed by Virginia and have asked Congress to interpose....
Number of Images: 2

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6. [Document, 1779 August 27]

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