The papers of John Jay

181. [Document, 1784 January 5]

Name: Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Addressee)
Date: January 5, 1784
Number of Images: 1

182. [Document, 1784 March 31]

Name: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Hartley, David (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Date: March 31, 1784
Summary: The ratification of the treaty here and the American commissioners ready to exchange ratifications with Hartley. Also send the American proclamation of the treaty and recommendation of Congress that the parts of the treaty on the tories and debts be c...
Number of Images: 6

183. [Document, 1784 September 15]

Name: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 15, 1784
Summary: Glad Jay and family arrived safely in America. Sends some newspapers. Hartley recalled after six months of doing nothing. Adams and Jefferson are here and we get along together well.
Number of Images: 1

184. [Document, 1784 September 15]

Name: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 15, 1784
Summary: Has just seen in English newspapers that Jay and family safe in New York. Encloses some of latest newspapers. Mr. Hartley recalled, having been there six months without doing anything about the commercial treaty. Mr. Adams and Mr. Jefferson with Frank...
Number of Images: 2

185. [Document, 1785 February 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
Date: February 15, 1785
Summary: Sends Benjamin Franklin a copy of Marbois' letter of 10 February with anonymous one enclosed in it. Thinks it important enough for Benjamin Franklin to have.
Number of Images: 1

186. [Document, 1785 January 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee)
Date: January 14, 1785
Summary: Congress now in session and considering all foreign letters. Judges appointed to settle the dispute between Massachusetts and New York. Rumor that the Cherokees will attack the settlements in Kentucky and that Spain encourages them.
Number of Images: 1

187. [Document, 1785 January 29]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
Date: January 29, 1785
Summary: Sends extracts from Journals of Congress on his appointment and acceptance of the position of Secretary for Foreign Affairs. Jay will be writing to the Governors of all states concerning matters related to their affairs. An intimate connection between...
Number of Images: 4

188. [Document, 1785 June 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
Date: June 14, 1785
Summary: Sends letter on the arrival of a new prince to the ruling house of France.
Number of Images: 2

189. [Document, 1785 June 18]

Name: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author)
Date: June 18, 1785
Summary: Sends their letter closing the negotiation with Berlin. Letter on counter draught from court of Tuscany. Have heard from Adams that a Mr. Lamb coming with instructions on the negotiation with Barbary. Anxious to settle matters with these powers. Have ...
Number of Images: 3

190. [Document, 1785 June 18]

Name: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author)
Date: June 18, 1785
Summary: Sends their letter closing the negotiation with Berlin. Letter on counterdraught from court of Tuscany. Have heard from Adams that a Mr. Lamb coming with instructions on the negotiation with Barbary. Anxious to settle matters with these powers. Have g...
Number of Images: 2

191. [Document, 1785 March 08]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
Date: March 08, 1785
Summary: Sends Franklin a letter of introduction for Paul Randall of New York City.
Number of Images: 2

192. [Document, 1785 March 08]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
Date: March 08, 1785
Summary: Franklin can return to America as soon as convenient.
Number of Images: 1

193. [Document, 1785 March 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee)
Date: March 11, 1785
Summary: On 7 May 1784 Congress resolved to enter 10 years treaties with the Barbary states. The American commissioners in Paris given power to make these treaties. Can use up to $80,000 for this purpose. May appoint persons to go to the courts of these powers...
Number of Images: 20

194. [Document, 1785 March 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee)
Date: March 11, 1785
Summary: On 7 May 1784 Congress resolved to enter 10 years treaties with the barbary states. The American commissioners in Paris given power to make these treaties. Can use up to $80,000 for this purpose. May appoint persons to go to the courts of these powers...
Number of Images: 27

195. [Document, 1785 March 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee)
Date: March 11, 1785
Summary: Informing them of resolutions of Congress concerning their powers as ministers making treaties and trade agreements with foreign nations, especially concerning Morocco, Algiers, Tunis and Tripoli. Can use money borrowed in Holland or elsewhere in Euro...
Number of Images: 10

196. [Document, 1785 March 31]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
Date: March 31, 1785
Summary: Sends Franklin the correspondence of Adams and Saphorin on the subject of orders. The Bishops of Denmark will confer holy orders on American candidates without any tests which would be improper for them to comply with.
Number of Images: 1

197. [Document, 1785 October 04]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
Date: October 04, 1785
Summary: Glad Benjamin Franklin home. Hopes for a visit. Will have difficult time managing politics in Pennsylvania.
Number of Images: 3

198. [Document, 1785 October 04]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
Date: October 04, 1785
Summary: Glad BF home. Hopes for a visit. Will have difficult time managing politics in Pennsylvania.
Number of Images: 3

199. [Document, 1785 September 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
Date: September 16, 1785
Summary: Congratulates him upon his arrival at Philadelphia, which he noted in a Philadelphia newspaper.
Number of Images: 1

200. [Document, 1785 September 21]

Name: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: September 21, 1785
Summary: Describes his voyage home to America and says he is in better health than in Europe. Hopes to come to New York to see the Jays.
Number of Images: 7

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