The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1774 September 05]

Name: United States. Continental Congress (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: September 05, 1774
Summary: Payton Randolph selected President, Charles Thompson selected Secretary. Debate on adoption of rules and procedures. 6 September. Henry considers himself not a Virginian but an American, give each colony representation on basis of opulence and populat...
Number of Images: 9

2. [Document, 1775 July 29]

Name: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Author) New York (State). Committee of Safety (Addressee) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Livingston, Philip, 1716-1778 (Author) Morris, Lewis, 1726-1798 (Author)
Date: July 29, 1775
Summary: Letter signed, with the body of the letter in Jay's hand, from the New York delegates to the Continental Congress. Badly charred remnants of the letter and its address leaf. Received the Committee's letters of the 18 and 22 instant. The delegates feel...
Number of Images: 3

3. [Document, 1775 July 29]

Name: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Author) New York (State). Committee of Safety (Addressee) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Livingston, Philip, 1716-1778 (Author) Morris, Lewis, 1726-1798 (Author)
Date: July 29, 1775
Summary: Letter from the New York delegates to the Continental Congress. Received the Committee's letters of the 18 and 22 instant. The delegates feel it would be unwise to ask Congress to turn over the New Jersey arms to New York. Our colony should depend for...
Number of Images: 2

4. [Document, 1776 January 06]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: January 06, 1776
Summary: Thinks that Livingston should be made Lieutenant Colonel
Number of Images: 1

5. [Document, 1776 March 15]

Name: Alsop, John, 1724-1794 (Author) New York (Colony). Provincial Congress (Addressee) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Lewis, 1726-1798 (Author)
Date: March 15, 1776
Summary: Encloses Congressional Resolution of [14 March] in favor of Mr. St. Clair. The Convention's letter of 7 March has been delivered to Congress. The New York delegates, having been informed by General Lee's letter to Congress that he administered a loyal...
Number of Images: 4

6. [Document, 1776 May 11]

Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 11, 1776
Summary: Acknowledges receipt of 8 May. Duane is distressed to hear of the grave illnesses in Jay's family. Duane disclaims any responsibility for the report on the arrival of the commissioners. A congressional resolution recommending that the colonies assume ...
Number of Images: 2

7. [Document, 1776 May 11]

Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 11, 1776
Summary: Feels for Jay in his double distress. No authority in the report that Commissioners are coming. A Congressional resolution recommends that the colonies assume full powers of government. Our representation in Congress is very slender. A note from Lynch...
Number of Images: 1

8. [Document, 1776 May 11]

Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 11, 1776
Summary: Feels for Jay in his double distress. No authority in the report that Commissioners are coming. A Congressional resolution recommends that the colonies assume full powers of government. Our representation in Congress is very slender. A note from Lynch...
Number of Images: 2

9. [Document, 1776 May 16]

Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 16, 1776
Summary: Encloses important resolutions for Jay. A committee appointed to write a preamble. A comparison of the two will lead to reflections which Duane dares not to point out. Hopes Jay will relieve him soon at Philadelphia.
Number of Images: 2

10. [Document, 1776 May 16]

Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 16, 1776
Summary: Encloses important resolutions for Jay. A committee appointed to write a preamble. A comparison of the two will lead to reflections which Duane dares not to point out. Hopes Jay will relieve him soon at Philadelphia.
Number of Images: 1

11. [Document, 1776 May 18]

Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 18, 1776
Summary: Duane doubts whether colonies like Maryland and Pennsylvania will accept the preamble to the recent resolutions which calls for independence. The orators of Virginia headed by Col. Henry are against a change of government. Col. Nelson says the people ...
Number of Images: 2

12. [Document, 1776 May 18]

Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 18, 1776
Summary: Duane doubts whether colonies like Maryland and Pennsylvania will accept the preamble to the recent resolutions which calls for independence. The orators of Virginia headed by Col. Henry are against a change of government. Col. Nelson says the people ...
Number of Images: 2

13. [Document, 1776 May 25]

Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 25, 1776
Summary: Hopes that the Congressional resolution will induce Jay to attend the New York convention. Maryland has dissented from the preamble calling for independence. Still hope for reconciliation Pennsylvania has also dissented.
Number of Images: 3

14. [Document, 1776 May 25]

Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 25, 1776
Summary: Hopes that the Congressional resolution will induce Jay to attend the New York convention. Maryland has dissented from the preamble calling for independence. Still hope for reconciliation Pennsylvania has also dissented.
Number of Images: 3

15. [Document, 1776 May 29]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: May 29, 1776
Summary: Thinks Maryland's example will cool the ardor of some people, and the divisions of Pennsylvania will injure the common cause. Still looking for a horse for Mr. Lynch.
Number of Images: 1

16. [Document, 1776 May 29]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: May 29, 1776
Summary: Thinks Maryland's example will cool the ardor of some people, and the divisions of Pennsylvania will injure the common cause. Still looking for a horse for Mr. Lynch.
Number of Images: 2

17. [Document, 1777 April 19]

Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Addressee) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee) Yates, Robert, 1738-1801 (Addressee)
Date: April 19, 1777
Summary: Arrived in Philadelphia. People of Pennsylvania speak of Howe's expected arrival but act with tranquillity; they deplore the depreciation of money but suggest no reform. State's government too apprehensive of controversy to function well. The Pennsylv...
Number of Images: 3

18. [Document, 1777 August 03]

Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 03, 1777
Summary: Encloses letter from France for Mr. Platt. General Howe has disappeared to their surprise. Schuyler and St. Clair have been retired. Good news of a loan negotiation and ammunition from France.
Number of Images: 2

19. [Document, 1777 December 02]

Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 02, 1777
Summary: Hopes that the plan check for confederacy will be acceptable. Fort Mercer evacuated when Cornwallis approached; several vessels of war burned to keep them from enemy's hands. Burgoyne's defeat throws balance on Howe. Plans of winter operations unknown...
Number of Images: 2

20. [Document, 1777 December 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: December 14, 1777
Summary: Received Duane's of the 2nd. Is pleased that Duane favors the confederacy. Hopes that some omissions in the former draft are supplied in this one. Intends soon to visit the Manor.
Number of Images: 2

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