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Document, 1777 May 12

1. Document, 1777 May 12

  • Name: Colden, Cadwallader, 1722-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1777 May 12
  • Summary: Pleads with Jay to delay putting into execution the sentence of those men (his "fellow prisoners") Jay has condemned to death.
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1777 May 31

2. Document, 1777 May 31

  • Name: Colden, Cadwallader, 1722-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1777 May 31
  • Summary: Had asked Dr. Jones to ask Jay about rumors that he (Colden) and others underconfinement here were to be imprisoned on board a ship. The sheriff has sent amessenger who just warned Colden that he would have to be ready to board...
  • Number of Images: 3
Document, 1777 June 18

3. Document, 1777 June 18

  • Name: Colden, Cadwallader, 1722-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1777 June 18
  • Summary: Account of visit from Jay, Hobart, and Cuyler (as a committee of the Council of Safety) in response to letters from Colden complaining of conditions on board the prison ship. Committee promises to improve conditions and to faci...
  • Number of Images: 0
Document, 1777 August 25

4. Document, 1777 August 25

  • Name: Colden, Cadwallader, 1722-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1777 August 25
  • Summary: Reminds Jay of Jay's promise to ask Council of Safety for Colden's parole toHurley. Concern over possible transportation to another state.
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Document, 1777 May 12

5. Document, 1777 May 12

  • Name: Colden, Cadwallader, 1722-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1777 May 12
  • Summary: Asks Jay to use his influence to postpone the executions of the prisoners who have been sentenced to death. Warns Jay that: "the Hanging of them Will not make one Man Change his Sentiments in Your favour, But the Reverse."
  • Number of Images: 3
Document, 1777 July 27

6. Document, 1777 July 27

  • Name: Colden, Cadwallader, 1722-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1777 July 27
  • Summary: Account of conversation held with Jay on this date at Colden's home (duringColden's parole from the fleet prison). Colden seeks assurances that he will not be transferred to a prison even more distant from his home and ...
  • Number of Images: 5