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[Document, 1793 June 24]

21. [Document, 1793 June 24]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 24, 1793
  • Summary: Sorry he had to pass through Philadelphia without seeing Hamilton; presumes that Justice Iredell will be able to take the acknowledgement to Hamilton's deed. Grand jury at Richmond requested John Jay to provide a copy of his charge concerning neutrali...
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[Document, 1794 April 23]

22. [Document, 1794 April 23]

  • Name: Bayard, Samuel (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 23, 1794
  • Summary: At Hamilton's suggestion, applied to John Jay for post as John Jay's secretary on London mission. At first John Jay inclined to appoint him, then changed mind and decided John Trumbull would be better choice because of English connections. Bayard deli...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1794 August 16]

23. [Document, 1794 August 16]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 16, 1794
  • Summary: Happy to learn that Hamilton's conduct has been exonerated; looks forward to receiving full text of report. Nothing new has occurred in regard to treaty, but matters look promising. The Kentucky and North Carolina resolutions have made disagreeable im...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1794 July 18]

24. [Document, 1794 July 18]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 18, 1794
  • Summary: Although reorganization of the ministry delays the commencement of formal negotiations, he has met informally with several of the ministers, and feels that there is good reason for optimism in the outcome of the talks. It is best that he not specify t...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1794 May 06]

25. [Document, 1794 May 06]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 06, 1794
  • Summary: Because of lack of leisure to confer with Jay concerning Britain, he takes opportunity to reduce his thoughts to writing. First, it is necessary that any indemnification for British maritime depredations be substantial, and not merely nominal. If soli...
  • Number of Images: 7
[Document, 1794 November 19]

26. [Document, 1794 November 19]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 19, 1794
  • Summary: His work is done, the remainder is for the President and Senate; if this treaty fails, he despairs of the possibility that there will be another. His reception in England has been uniformly friendly, whatever may have been the course of military event...
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[Document, 1794 November 19]

27. [Document, 1794 November 19]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 19, 1794
  • Summary: Treaty concluded. John Jay reflects on its possibility of success. "Some parts of it require Elucidation to common Readers." If the treaty is not ratified by U.S., despairs of any other treaty being concluded with England at this time. Cannot make win...
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[Document, 1794 September 11]

28. [Document, 1794 September 11]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 11, 1794
  • Summary: Party excesses in America result in public opinion unfavorable to treaty in England. The present actions of Virginia in taking British property by escheat is not calculated to improve the prospects for a successful negotiation. The ministry in England...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1794 September 17]

29. [Document, 1794 September 17]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 17, 1794
  • Summary: He is happy that the discord and oppression in Europe does not extend to America, and that he has the pleasure of introducing a victim of this oppression, Monsieur de Rochefoucauld Liancourt, former President of the French National Assembly.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1796 March 04]

30. [Document, 1796 March 04]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 04, 1796
  • Summary: Asks that Hamilton represent the state in litigation concerning the sale of certain lands by the Commissioners on Forfeited Estates. Noted below the copy of the letter is fact that Hamilton replied in the negative since he had been retained by the cla...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1796 March 04]

31. [Document, 1796 March 04]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 04, 1796
  • Summary: Asks Hamilton to defend the title of one who purchased land from the Commissioners on Forfeited Estates. This request is made in accordance with a joint resolution of the Senate and Assembly.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1797 April 10]

32. [Document, 1797 April 10]

[Document, 1797 December 05]

33. [Document, 1797 December 05]

[Document, 1798 April 19]

34. [Document, 1798 April 19]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 19, 1798
  • Summary: Has decided to postpone the appointment of Hamilton as Senator of the United States until receiving his permission. Asks him to suggest an alternate should he decline acceptance.
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[Document, 1798 April 19]

35. [Document, 1798 April 19]

[Document, 1798 April 19]

36. [Document, 1798 April 19]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 19, 1798
  • Summary: Has thought it over and feels he should not send a commission without Hamilton's prior acceptance. Should Hamilton wish to decline, will he please discuss it with "our friends", and advise who would be a good candidate.
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[Document, 1798 April 19]

37. [Document, 1798 April 19]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 19, 1798
  • Summary: Resignation of John Schloss Hobart creates a vacancy in the United States Senate. As legislature is not in session and the state of the nation requires that the State be immediately represented, he encloses a commission appointing Hamilton Senator ad ...
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[Document, 1798 April 24]

38. [Document, 1798 April 24]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 24, 1798
  • Summary: His personal situation makes it impossible for him to accept a public post, although he is impressed by the confidence Jay has shown in him. Will consider and make inquiries concerning a possible appointee to the vacant Senate seat.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1798 August 30]

39. [Document, 1798 August 30]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 30, 1798
  • Summary: Feels defense of port of New York should be under Hamilton's direction. Gives details on regiments being considered by the State authorities. A forgery conviction, should not in his opinion, be subject to pardon, except in certain situations. Power to...
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[Document, 1798 July 28]

40. [Document, 1798 July 28]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 28, 1798
  • Summary: Hopes that doubts will not be permitted to remain concerning Hamilton's rank in relation to other Major Generals. Recommends Warren Delancy, formerly a lieutenant in the British army, for service in United States army.
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