The papers of John Jay

[Document, 1800 August 30]

1. [Document, 1800 August 30]

Name: Dexter, Samuel, 1761-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 30, 1800
Summary: De Puzy, the engineer to supervise New York harbor fortifications, should receive a little more than the daily pay of a lieutenant colonel- about $5.00 per day would seem suitable. However, Jay is to fix the pay with an eye toward retaining the man's ...
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1800 December 13]

2. [Document, 1800 December 13]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Dexter, Samuel, 1761-1816 (Addressee)
Date: December 13, 1800
Summary: Joseph C. Cooper wishes to retain his lieutenant's commission by transfer to an established regiment. Jay forwards the request with favorable comments on the young man's family.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1800 June 28]

3. [Document, 1800 June 28]

Name: Dexter, Samuel, 1761-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 28, 1800
Summary: Suggests that reasonably detailed plans for New York harbor defenses be prepared, and submitted to the President for his approval.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1800 June 28]

4. [Document, 1800 June 28]

Name: Dexter, Samuel, 1761-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 28, 1800
Summary: Suggests that reasonably detailed plans for New York harbor defenses be prepared, and submitted to the President for his approval.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1800 November 19]

5. [Document, 1800 November 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Dexter, Samuel, 1761-1816 (Addressee)
Date: November 19, 1800
Summary: He cannot venture an opinion on whether a major of cavalry should be retained in military service. However if such is the decision, he commends Major Solomon Van Rensselaer, who wishes to devote himself to the military profession.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1800 September 25]

6. [Document, 1800 September 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Dexter, Samuel, 1761-1816 (Addressee) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: September 25, 1800
Summary: Varick is to tell French prisoners of war in New York City jail, that he has referred their complaints to the Secretary at War. They complain of being unprovided with clothing and being improperly treated. To Dexter he transmits the letter, with reque...
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