The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1792 June 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: June 01, 1792
Summary: Encourages Maria to continue her endeavors to write letters to him. Commends Ann on her handwriting. Advice to both on the building of good character.
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2. [Document, 1792 May 07]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: May 07, 1792
Summary: Received your letter of April 28; handwriting has improved. Ask your brother to assign you and Nancy a piece of the garden; be mindful and weed. "Make it a rule to do everything in the best manner, and take pains to learn what that best manner is." Do...
Number of Images: 1

3. [Document, 1794 December 09]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: December 09, 1794
Summary: Discourses on proper letter-writing. Hopes that Maria has been able to realize her desire to attend the Bethlehem school. Advice on self-discipline and health: "I do not mean by this Remark to urge you to unceasing application. Exercise and Relaxation...
Number of Images: 1

4. [Document, 1795 July 22]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: July 22, 1795
Summary: Mother will send things mentioned, and Jay encloses ten dollars in this letter. Asks about arrangements for paying board and tuition, whether it is done in Bethlehem or in New York. Very busy moving; mother has no time to write.
Number of Images: 2

5. [Document, 1803 December 27]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: December 27, 1803
Summary: Received Maria's letter and told Nancy; will send a lock of John Jay's hair. Saw Peter Jay in New York before he left for Bermuda; he will probably stay there until May. Happy that Maria's health is improved and that her tea does her good. Hopes in th...
Number of Images: 1

6. [Document, 1803 July 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: July 25, 1803
Summary: Has received a letter from Peter Jay, from Paris. His health is better than when he left America, but not fully recovered. Is glad that Maria is recovering her strength. Exercise and fresh air do much to help someone her age. Mr. Munro recovered his m...
Number of Images: 1

7. [Document, 1804 June 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: June 01, 1804
Summary: Congratulations on Maria's pregnancy. Peter Jay continues in Bermuda but says his health is good and plans on returning at the first opportunity. Nancy's eyes continue weak; they hope the warmer weather and humidity will help them. Work needs to be do...
Number of Images: 1

8. [Document, 1804 March 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: March 18, 1804
Summary: Concerning the Mrs. Judith Livingston Watkins, who does not think Lydia should stay in Albany any longer but offers no plan for what to do. At some point it will be necessary for Mr. and Mrs. Watkins to unite about this. Judge Livingston, as head of h...
Number of Images: 1

9. [Document, 1804 November 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: November 02, 1804
Summary: Condolences on the death of her son.
Number of Images: 2

10. [Document, 1804 September 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: September 25, 1804
Summary: Thanks to Mr. Banyer for the prescription for John Jay's complaint, which has caused him pain and trouble. Peter is returned from New York with Susan. William came to Bedford from New Haven (Yale) and is well. Nancy continues to have delicate health; ...
Number of Images: 1

11. [Document, 1805 December 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: December 19, 1805
Summary: Congratulations on the birth of her daughter. Family news.
Number of Images: 1

12. [Document, 1805 December 29]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: December 29, 1805
Summary: Congratulates her on the return of her health and that of her little girl. If Sarah Livingston Jay were with them still, she would share in the joy. Thanks for his birthday message. Also wishes to remind her to think about another birthday, that of th...
Number of Images: 1

13. [Document, 1805 January 09]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: January 09, 1805
Summary: Was in New York on business and came down with severe rheumatism; is much recovered now. Drs. Tillary and Charlton consulted about Nancy's (eye) condition and prescribed medication; she is now worse, not improved. John Jay is very anxious about her he...
Number of Images: 2

14. [Document, 1806 August 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: August 01, 1806
Summary: The present settlement is satisfactory, but John Jay does not trust the old gentleman. He will stand behind Maria. He expects to visit her.
Number of Images: 1

15. [Document, 1806 January 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: January 26, 1806
Summary: Suspects from Maria's description of her husband's illness that he has diabetes. Family news.
Number of Images: 1

16. [Document, 1806 July 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: July 26, 1806
Summary: Wonders if Peter Jay is there in Albany with her and in good health. Hints at a personal or business matter that she should consult with Peter on; John Jay is too far distant to enter into the necessary details and it is safer not to write about them ...
Number of Images: 1

17. [Document, 1806 March n.d.]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: 1806 March n.d.
Summary: Expresses sympathy on the health of Goldsborough Banyer, Jr.
Number of Images: 2

18. [Document, 1806 November 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: November 19, 1806
Summary: Is glad to hear of the good health of Maria's daughter. Believes Sally's wrist will prove to be a minor complaint. Has not had a letter from her since he left Albany, and although she is probably occupied with her lessons, that is not a good excuse fo...
Number of Images: 2

19. [Document, 1806 October 31]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: October 31, 1806
Summary: Was struck with rheumatism when he left Albany; his eyes hurt too much to be able to write to her before now. Went to Rye to visit Frederick Jay; he has stomach problems and other ailments. It appears that Peter Munro has been of service to Maria; Joh...
Number of Images: 1

20. [Document, 1807 April 22]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: April 22, 1807
Summary: Is glad to hear Maria's health is good, as well as Sally's. William and Peter and Nancy are much the same. Has she received the papers sent to Mr. Van Zandt from Governor Tichenor? Thanks for the squash seeds sent by Mr. Isaacs. Believes another packa...
Number of Images: 1

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1. [Document, 1792 June 01]

2. [Document, 1792 May 07]

3. [Document, 1794 December 09]

4. [Document, 1795 July 22]

5. [Document, 1803 December 27]

6. [Document, 1803 July 25]

7. [Document, 1804 June 01]

8. [Document, 1804 March 18]

9. [Document, 1804 November 02]

10. [Document, 1804 September 25]

11. [Document, 1805 December 19]

12. [Document, 1805 December 29]

13. [Document, 1805 January 09]

14. [Document, 1806 August 01]

15. [Document, 1806 January 26]

16. [Document, 1806 July 26]

17. [Document, 1806 March n.d.]

18. [Document, 1806 November 19]

19. [Document, 1806 October 31]

20. [Document, 1807 April 22]