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[Document, 1775 December 31]

1. [Document, 1775 December 31]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 31, 1775
  • Summary: Suspects the Governor will issue writs of election for a new assembly. He feels the Tories may be elected because the attention of the people is diverted to the Provincial and Continental Congresses. Suggests that the four delegates to the Continental...
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[Document, 1777 July 13]

2. [Document, 1777 July 13]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 13, 1777
  • Summary: Received letter from Jay and one from Morris. Cannot comprehend the evacuation of Ticonderoga. Hopes Burgoyne's success will precipitate him into measures which will prove his ruin. The continental army is moving toward Peekskill. Hopes the people wil...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1779 July 25]

3. [Document, 1779 July 25]

[Document, 1779 September 18]

4. [Document, 1779 September 18]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 18, 1779
  • Summary: Has not written because of poor health. John Jay cannot appoint the man Hamilton has suggested to the position in question because "my doubts respecting this gentleman are of long standing and arise from circumstances which made deep impression on my ...
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[Document, 1787 July 11]

5. [Document, 1787 July 11]

[Document, 1787 March 15]

6. [Document, 1787 March 15]

[Document, 1787 May 03]

7. [Document, 1787 May 03]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 03, 1787
  • Summary: Letter advises Jay of the conversation which took place between Hamilton and Brockholst Livingston concerning Jay's outstanding judgment against Livingston. Judgment based upon a bond which Livingston posted on behalf of Lewis Littlepage. When Livings...
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[Document, 1790 December 22]

8. [Document, 1790 December 22]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 22, 1790
  • Summary: Draft. If Hamilton's measures are accepted, inspectors of the revenue will be appointed. Jay suggests he consider General Clarkson as a possible appointee; he does not expect Hamilton to comment on the selection of Clarkson.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1790 July 09]

9. [Document, 1790 July 09]

[Document, 1790 November 13]

10. [Document, 1790 November 13]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 13, 1790
  • Summary: Autograph letter signed. Transmits copies of resolutions passed by the house of representatives of Virginia (Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions; not present), which if persevered in will mean the end of the Constitution. Should not the separate branche...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1790 November 28]

11. [Document, 1790 November 28]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 28, 1790
  • Summary: Autograph draft. Perhaps paying too much attention to the Virginia assembly's resolutions will only given them added importance. He has spoken to General Lincoln, and thinks it might be well for him to briefly leave his post to converse with Hamilton ...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1791 December 05]

12. [Document, 1791 December 05]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 05, 1791
  • Summary: Has increased the estimate of expenses for operation of the courts, which will be submitted to Congress. Accounts from all quarters agree with the situation Jay has observed; hopes passions will not lead people to the error Jay mentions.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1792 December 18]

13. [Document, 1792 December 18]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 18, 1792
  • Summary: He is busy with affairs of government, and his situation is made more difficult by attempts to stab him in the back. Would gladly relinquish his post to the Antifederalists, but he has every reason to believe they cannot be trusted.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1792 December 29]

14. [Document, 1792 December 29]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 29, 1792
  • Summary: Urges him to remain at his post for his ability will disprove his detractors. Hamilton should keep memoirs to protect his reputation.
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[Document, 1792 September 03]

15. [Document, 1792 September 03]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 03, 1792
  • Summary: The activities at Pittsburgh and elsewhere in western Pennsylvania, have created a crisis in the affairs of the nation that call for vigorous exertions by the national government. Asks for Jay's thoughts.
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[Document, 1792 September 08]

16. [Document, 1792 September 08]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 08, 1792
  • Summary: He and King agree no mention should be made of the disturbances to the grand jury; rather the President's speech to Congress should be the first official notice to be taken of it. If the government moves together, and with discretion the cause of the ...
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[Document, 1792 September 28]

17. [Document, 1792 September 28]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 28, 1792
  • Summary: Jay has been unable to answer he received from Hamilton on the 25th of September. His eyes have been badly inflamed and he suffers from rheumatism.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1793 April 09]

18. [Document, 1793 April 09]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 09, 1793
  • Summary: Although they previously were of the opinion that the minister from France should be received, is it not wise to reconsider whether the reception should not be with qualifications? Death of French King will give rise to a regency, which may send a min...
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[Document, 1793 April 09]

19. [Document, 1793 April 09]

[Document, 1793 April 11]

20. [Document, 1793 April 11]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 11, 1793
  • Summary: Encloses a draft of his thoughts on neutrality proclamation. Notes he has said nothing about observance of treaties with France. It is best at present to say too little than say too much. Receive a minister from the Regent only if the Regent is a Rege...
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