The papers of John Jay

[Document, 1778 October 20]

1. [Document, 1778 October 20]

Name: Hele, Christopher (Author) Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Addressee)
Date: October 20, 1778
Summary: He was shipwrecked off Cape May while engaged in carrying dispatches to Congress under a flag of truce. For this reason he feels that he should be entitled to better treatment than he has received.
Number of Images: 3

[Document, 1779 April 26]

2. [Document, 1779 April 26]

Name: Hele, Christopher (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 26, 1779
Summary: Reminds John Jay of his request for permission to go to New York to settle his affairs. Assumes he has had no answer because of pressing business of Congress.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1779 August 06]

3. [Document, 1779 August 06]

Name: Hele, Christopher (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 06, 1779
Summary: Repeats request of letter of 11 July (DNA: 10448). Sir George Collier has promised Hele that British government will exchange him for any person of similar rank that Congress may think proper.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1779 February 11]

4. [Document, 1779 February 11]

Name: Hele, Christopher (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 11, 1779
Summary: Even though Congress is of the opinion that his mission was unjustifiable, will not their sense of humanity permit the provision of necessities of life to his crew? The sickness which has broken out among those imprisoned particularly recommends them ...
Number of Images: 3

[Document, 1779 February 16]

5. [Document, 1779 February 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hele, Christopher (Addressee)
Date: February 16, 1779
Summary: Has referred Hele's letter of February 11 to Congress and will inform him of their conclusions on it.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1779 January 04]

6. [Document, 1779 January 04]

Name: Hele, Christopher (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 04, 1779
Summary: Asks that Jay present his petition for parole to Congress. It is necessary for his individual welfare that he have the opportunity to go to New York as soon as possible.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1779 July 11]

7. [Document, 1779 July 11]

Name: Hele, Christopher (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 11, 1779
Summary: Again requests parole to go to New York and settle business affairs arising from death of uncle and possibly arrange for an exchange.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1779 May 18]

8. [Document, 1779 May 18]

Name: Hele, Christopher (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 18, 1779
Summary: Again asks permission to visit New York to settle business and family affairs.
Number of Images: 3