The papers of John Jay

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...
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Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Addressee)
Date: June 24, 1777
Summary: Has not heard from Jay, Morris, or Yates. Our state and its interest at a low ebb in assembly. Wishes Robert R. Livingston to pass the Philadelphia news and Congressional news to Jay, Yates, Morris. News of the movement of Continental and enemy troops...
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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: May 02, 1777
Summary: Principal design of letter, to introduce Colonel Thornton who will pass through Kingston on way to New Hampshire from Congress. He is a delegate and will inform Jay of Congressional events. 4,000 troops joining General George Washington in the south; ...
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Name: Maryland Committee (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Addressee)
Date: May 28, 1787
Summary: The Maryland legislature has appointed them a committee to negotiate a settlement with Messers Van Staphorst. They therefore request Jay, Duane, Livingston and King to refrain any further proceedings as arbitrators of the dispute.
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