The papers of John Jay

[Document, 1800 August 25]

101. [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. ...
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[Document, 1800 August 26]

102. [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.
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[Document, 1800 August 27]

103. [Document, 1800 August 27]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: August 27, 1800
Summary: Succeeded in finding Hamilton's letter this morning. While its phraseology is not exactly what Hamilton recalled, Jay remembers Hamilton expressing such an opinion to him.
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[Document, 1800 August 27]

104. [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.
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[Document, 1800 March 04]

105. [Document, 1800 March 04]

Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 04, 1800
Summary: They strongly recommend Mr. Coleman to Jay's consideration. Even though the man is not in the best financial condition the office is not one to make this a disqualification, and Hamilton believes there is no reason to distrust the man.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1800 March 13]

106. [Document, 1800 March 13]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: March 13, 1800
Summary: William Coleman was appointed Clerk for the New York Circuit after Mr. Skinner was proposed but failed to be approved by the Council on Appointments. Jay's feelings were for Coleman, but Skinner's experience did entitle him to prior consideration. Jay...
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[Document, 1800 March 13]

107. [Document, 1800 March 13]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: March 13, 1800
Summary: The bearer is Mr. Coleman, who has just been appointed clerk of the New York circuit. The Council on Appointments rejected Skinner, the candidate who had precedence. They expect a great deal from Coleman's reports, and he hopes that Coleman will not d...
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1800 May 07]

108. [Document, 1800 May 07]

Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 07, 1800
Summary: The welfare of the nation, and the happiness of its people depend upon the most extreme steps to prevent the Antifederal party from taking over the reins of the government they intend to destroy. He urges that Jay call the legislature and have it pass...
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Document, 1800 October 31

109. Document, 1800 October 31

Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1800 October 31
Summary: Apologizes for not having sent a copy of his pamphlet on John Adams to John Jay sooner. Endorsed by John Jay: ."..rec'd 31 Oct'r 1800 with pamphlet." Typescript from photostat of autograph letter signed; typescript provided by ...
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[Document, 1800 September 03]

110. [Document, 1800 September 03]

Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 03, 1800
Summary: Asks Jay give him a certificate concerning the letter which was shown to Grenville; he cannot use the letter since it contains confidential information. A French family, the Duponts, desire to obtain a pardon for the person named in the enclosed paper...
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1800 September 22]

111. [Document, 1800 September 22]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: September 22, 1800
Summary: Apparently there are still conflicting reports concerning the peace negotiations at Paris. It is possible that Napoleon does not have the imperial ambitions of the previous rulers of France, and that he will agree to a fair and just peace treaty. If h...
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1800 September 22]

112. [Document, 1800 September 22]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: September 22, 1800
Summary: Seems that contradictory reports still exist concerning the treaty negotiations in 1783. Hopes that Napoleon will be less prone to disregard French-American ties than the previous governments of France. Treaty of peace with France on other than just t...
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1801 February 15]

113. [Document, 1801 February 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: February 15, 1801
Summary: Gentleman selected for a particular position decided to decline to serve, and he does not know anyone else who would be both willing to serve and capable of doing so.
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