The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1781 April 12]

Name: Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 (Addressee)
Date: April 12, 1781
Summary: Fremont's invoice of fabrics bought at the price of 179 Livres. In French, Autograph document signed.
Number of Images: 1

2. [Document, 1781 April 13

Name: Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 13, 1781
Summary: Has been unable to procure the repeater. Encloses an account of the purchases he has made for John Jay which John Jay should deduct from his salary. (Invoice, document 13090,12 April.)
Number of Images: 2

3. [Document, 1781 December 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 (Addressee)
Date: December 05, 1781
Summary: Arrival of Mr. Barclay but does not know where he lives. Birth of dauphin and surrender of Cornwallis must have caused great joy in France. Success of the army will help American aims in Europe and will make Parliament either more open to peace or mor...
Number of Images: 2

4. [Document, 1781 June 4]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 (Addressee)
Date: June 4, 1781
Summary: Mrs. Jay satisfied to have the watch made. Will be glad to do anything he can for the Franklins.
Number of Images: 2

5. [Document, 1781 May 2]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 (Addressee)
Date: May 2, 1781
Summary: Has received the clothing from Franklin and now desires him to get some buckles for Mrs. Jay. Asks about the letters which supposedly arrived from him in Paris. He has not yet received them.
Number of Images: 2

6. [Document, 1781 November 19]

Name: Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 19, 1781
Summary: Sends letters which have arrived for Jay. Mr. Thomas Barclay has arrived. He has been appointed consul-general in France.
Number of Images: 1

7. [Document, 1781 November 19]

Name: Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 19, 1781
Summary: Sends letters which have arrived for Jay. Mr. Thomas Barclay has arrived. He has been appointed consul-general in France.
Number of Images: 1

8. [Document, 1781 October 03]

Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 (Addressee)
Date: October 03, 1781
Summary: Mrs. Jay requests that WTF buy her some personal items.
Number of Images: 3

9. [Document, 1782 June 05]

Name: Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 05, 1782
Summary: Has found an apartment for Jay and his wife.
Number of Images: 1

10. [Document, 1783 December 07]

Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 (Addressee)
Date: December 07, 1783
Summary: Asks WTF to secure the liberty of the servant, Abbe, who is ill and wishes to return to Mrs. Jay.
Number of Images: 2

11. [Document, 1783 December 30]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 (Addressee)
Date: December 30, 1783
Summary: The political state of affairs is unsettled here and we can make no accurate assessment as yet. New York is evacuated.
Number of Images: 3

12. [Document, 1783 March 11]

Name: Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 11, 1783
Summary: "Enclosed is an order on Mr. Grand for 20,000 livres, being on account of monies due to you from Congress."
Number of Images: 1

13. [Document, 1783 November 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 (Addressee)
Date: November 11, 1783
Summary: Has not had a well day since coming to England. Sorry to hear that one of his servants has eloped. Was planning to manumit her on his return to America. Police will find her but she should not be punished rigorously.
Number of Images: 2

14. [Document, 1784 April 25]

Name: Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 25, 1784
Summary: Madame LeBrun is unable to paint Mrs. Jay's portrait, but she has recommended Monsieur Roslin.
Number of Images: 2

15. [Document, 1785 n.d.]

Name: Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1785 n.d.
Summary: "I received the enclosed in the state it is in from Monsieur le Ray de Chaumont. The business alluded is terminated agreeably to his wishes."
Number of Images: 1

16. [Document, 1785 October 26]

Name: Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 26, 1785
Summary: William Temple Franklin recommends M. Hudon [Jean Antoine Houdon], who has sculpted a bust of George Washington, to John Jay. Hopes that Houdon will be commissioned to make the equestrian statue which Congress voted a long time ago.
Number of Images: 2

17. [Document, 1785 September 15]

Name: Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 15, 1785
Summary: He and his grandfather arrived safely after a pleasant trip from the Isle of Wight. The press of visitors keeps Benjamin Franklin from writing. Last official act of Franklin in Europe was to sign the commercial treaty with Prussia.
Number of Images: 3

18. [Document, 1785 September 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 (Addressee)
Date: September 19, 1785
Summary: Has the happy news of the return of B. Franklin to America. Would like to receive a visit from him. If Jay was not at the present time so busy he would come to Philadelphia to see him. Would also be happy to see WTF.
Number of Images: 2

19. [Document, 1785 September 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 (Addressee)
Date: September 19, 1785
Summary: Expresses friendship and hopes to see Benjamin Franklin.
Number of Images: 2

20. [Document, 1789 March 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 (Addressee)
Date: March 03, 1789
Summary: Received letter of 11th February, gave drafts to P.J. Munro to prepare, sends them on as they appear quite satisfactory.
Number of Images: 1

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