The papers of John Jay

41. [Document, 1798 July 31]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: July 31, 1798
Summary: Recommends David Jones, Jr., formerly his private secretary, as an aide to Hamilton.
Number of Images: 2

42. [Document, 1798 November 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: November 05, 1798
Summary: General Clarkson has been sent a $500 bank order to complete the survey of the port of New York. Illness makes it uncertain when John Jay can be in New York. When the survey is finished, Hamilton should consult with Clarkson, Burr, Stephens, and other...
Number of Images: 2

43. [Document, 1798 November 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: November 05, 1798
Summary: Will arrange to make $500. available to General Clarkson for purpose of surveying the harbor for defenses. Had hoped to travel to New York to discuss this with Hamilton, but an unexpected attack of the piles prevents him. His absence will probably not...
Number of Images: 2

44. [Document, 1798 November 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: November 10, 1798
Summary: Letter he wrote to [Josiah Ogden Hoffman] was not official. The man's embarrassments, and failure to account for State funds in his possession, combine to make an awkward situation. Jay bears no ill will toward him, and regrets that his official posit...
Number of Images: 2

45. [Document, 1798 November 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: November 12, 1798
Summary: Encloses a letter to be sent to Hoffmann. Unfortunately the piles still incapacitate Jay and prevent his journey to New York.
Number of Images: 2

46. [Document, 1798 November 19]

Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 19, 1798
Summary: He understands that a survey of the harbor fortifications has been completed. However he does not seem to have received any word concerning consultations had with professional engineers. He does not feel himself qualified to pass judgment unless such ...
Number of Images: 2

47. [Document, 1798 November 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: November 26, 1798
Summary: He has not received any letters from Hamilton suggesting the employment of engineers to review fortification plans. However, he agrees fully that Hamilton should seek such advice as he deems necessary, and that the State will pay the necessary expense...
Number of Images: 2

48. [Document, 1798 November 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: November 26, 1798
Summary: He has not received any letters from Hamilton suggesting the employment of engineers to review fortification plans. However, he agrees fully that Hamilton should seek such advice as he deems necessary, and that the State will pay the necessary expense...
Number of Images: 2

49. [Document, 1798 October 24]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: October 24, 1798
Summary: Encloses a copy of a letter from the President [NNC: 5437, 17 October 1798] authorizing Hamilton to superintend expenditures for the further defense of New York. An accurate survey of the shores and waters of the port should be made; this has already ...
Number of Images: 2

50. [Document, 1798 October 24]

Name: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Date: October 24, 1798
Summary: Autograph Letter signed version of document 3176, including a copy of Adams's letter of October 17 (document 5437) in Jay's hand.
Number of Images: 2

51. [Document, 1798 October 29]

Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 29, 1798
Summary: In accordance with a letter he received from President Adams, he is ready to concert with John Jay in regard to the harbor fortifications.
Number of Images: 2

52. [Document, 1798 October 29]

Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 29, 1798
Summary: In accordance with a letter he received from President Adams, he is ready to concert with John Jay in regard to the harbor fortifications.
Number of Images: 1

53. [Document, 1798 September 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: September 26, 1798
Summary: Encloses a letter to the President relative to the act passed for the further defense of the state [see N: 3168, same date]. If Hamilton concurs in the measure submitted by the letter, he is to seal it and send it on, if not, return it with his remark...
Number of Images: 1

54. [Document, 1799 August 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: August 03, 1799
Summary: In reply to his letter of the 29th of July, Jay asks him to consider the act of the legislature, suspending any further expenditures for the defense of New York harbor.
Number of Images: 2

55. [Document, 1799 January 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: January 25, 1799
Summary: Has deferred presenting fortification plans to legislature pending receipt of news from Hamilton concerning steps taken by national government.
Number of Images: 2

56. [Document, 1799 July 29]

Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 29, 1799
Summary: Progress on fortifications is slow; the limited sums available make fortification of the channel between Governor's and Long Island the only useful activity to date.
Number of Images: 4

57. [Document, 1800 April 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: April 11, 1800
Summary: Two soldiers, enlisted by a Lieutenant Tobias B. Cuyler (or Schuyler), reported to the place of rendezvous, but were not met and were not given their promised bounty. They have come to Albany, and Jay has promised them he would write to Hamilton conce...
Number of Images: 2

58. [Document, 1800 August 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: August 25, 1800
Summary: Has letter of 19th Aug. requesting papers concerning Jay mission; papers were packed for moving to Albany, and he believes the letter has been preserved although he is not certain. His recollection of contents of letter is that which Hamilton stated. ...
Number of Images: 2

59. [Document, 1800 August 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: August 26, 1800
Summary: Encloses an abstract from instructions given to peace commissioners in 1783, as prepared by William Temple Franklin, Secretary to the Commissioners.
Number of Images: 1

60. [Document, 1800 August 27]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: August 27, 1800
Summary: (Enclosing 4 June 1794, AH to John Jay) Has finally found letter concerning Jay treaty negotiations, and encloses a copy for Hamilton's information.
Number of Images: 2

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