The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1722 n.d.]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Date: 1722 n.d.
Summary: Notes on his father, Peter Jay
Number of Images: 1

2. [Document, 1765 October 31]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Addressee)
Date: October 31, 1765
Summary: Profuse thanks for Livingston's actions. "I think myself extremely happy in an assurance from you (whom I can't suspect of dissimulation) that no other material deficiency marks my character than the one you mention: and I thankfully acknowledge endea...
Number of Images: 2

3. [Document, 1768 September n.d. - 1791 October 31]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Low, Abraham (Addressee) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Tappen, Christopher, 1742-1826 (Addressee)
Date: September, 1768 - October 31, 1791
Summary: An account with Christopher Tappen, concerning various court costs incurred by the partnership of Jay & Livingston, 1768-1772. Settled by Jay and Livingston on 7 December, 1790 and 31 March, 1791, each paying one half of the outstanding costs. Receipt...
Number of Images: 2

4. [Document, 1771 May n.d. - 1787 December 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author)
Date: May, 1771 - December 12, 1787
Summary: List of causes and fees due to Clerk of Dutchess County, May 1771. With notation by Robert H. Livingston recording a partial payment of 10 pounds made by Jay on December 12, 1787.
Number of Images: 2

5. [Document, 1771 September 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Johnson, John (Addressee)
Date: September 02, 1771
Summary: Rendered to Jay by John Johnson, the account was paid in full on March 10, 1772.
Number of Images: 1

6. [Document, 1773 February 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Randall, Robert (Addressee)
Date: February 02, 1773
Summary: Delayed answer to Randall's letter because too upset. Surprised at the other's resentment; as a manager or official of the club, his objection to Randall's admission was not personal, but rather social. Believed that Randall did not have close connect...
Number of Images: 2

7. [Document, 1773 February 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Randall, Robert (Addressee)
Date: February 03, 1773
Summary: Assures Randall that he does not want to "hush up the matter" but acts in accordance with his principles. As both had agreed to put the matter before the judgment of other men Jay did not realize Randall expected a written response. Is willing to meet...
Number of Images: 1

8. [Document, 1773 February 17]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Watts, John, 1749-1836 (Addressee)
Date: February 17, 1773
Summary: Certificate under seal is signed by Jno. Watts and attested by John Moore.
Number of Images: 1

9. [Document, 1774 April 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Date: April 19, 1774
Summary: Jay's draft declaration to be signed by the heirs of Anne Chambers attesting to the division of her silver plate among them. Separate declarations to be signed by Jay's father, Peter Jay, , the children of Margaret DePeyster, and Eve White. Evaluation...
Number of Images: 3

10. [Document, 1774 April n.d. - 1786 May 24]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Bayard, Samuel (Addressee)
Date: April, 1774 - May 24, 1786
Summary: New York Supreme Court clerk's accounts with Jay for April 1774-April 1776; with 24 May 1786 receipt from Bayard to Jay for Jay's full payment of his balance due, 34 pounds, 5 shillings..
Number of Images: 7

11. [Document, 1774 October 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Date: October 01, 1774
Summary: Notes on his appointments to committees, with reference to pages in the printed Journals.
Number of Images: 1

12. [Document, 1774 September 27]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Bell, Robert, 1732?-1784 (Addressee)
Date: September 27, 1774
Summary: Douglas' America, Leland's History of Ireland, purchased from Robert Bell.
Number of Images: 1

13. [Document, 1774 September 5 - 1780 n.d.]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Date: September 5, 1774 - 1780 n.d.
Summary: John Jay's autobiographical notes on his life and offices held, 1774-1779.
Number of Images: 2

14. [Document, 1775 December 04]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: December 04, 1775
Summary: Has only received one letter from Sarah Livingston Jay since his return; fears someone is intercepting their correspondence. Is beginning to wish very much for the start of the holidays (holy days) and believes Congress will call a short adjournment t...
Number of Images: 1

15. [Document, 1775 December 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: December 12, 1775
Summary: Has heard only once from Sarah Livingston Jay and not at all from his father and brother, a fact that gives him much anxiety. If she should hear any news from Rye, she should let him know. Hopefully he will be able to come home for Christmas, but wish...
Number of Images: 1

16. [Document, 1775 January 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Date: January 01, 1775
Summary: An account addressed to "J. Jee, Esq." from T. Panton for haircuts, and wig powdering. Receipted by Francis Panton.
Number of Images: 1

17. [Document, 1775 July 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: July 10, 1775
Summary: Has been frustrated by difficulty of getting a letter to her in New York; was told that Mr. Livingston was going, but found out too late to write. The weather being very warm in Philadelphia, he wishes Congress could move their meetings north. Will se...
Number of Images: 1

18. [Document, 1775 July 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: July 28, 1775
Summary: He need not fear non suits in causes where he delays notice of trial. Jay appreciates his forbearance, although he considers it unreasonable to expect him to do so. See: Morris, Gouverneur to John Jay, July 28, 1775; p. 2.
Number of Images: 1

19. [Document, 1775 June 22]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: June 22, 1775
Summary: Happy to have the opportunity to write, not merely for his own happiness, but because it gives Sarah Livingston Jay pleasure to hear of his welfare. Arrived in Philadelphia the day after he left her, but with low spirits because of her anxiety at his ...
Number of Images: 2

20. [Document, 1775 May 20]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: May 20, 1775
Summary: Uneasy because Sarah Livingston Jay has not written and might not be in good health. Has only the time to write short letters. Jenny Gibbons sends greetings to Sally and hopes she will stop by Philadelphia whenever she goes to Bristol. Has very little...
Number of Images: 1

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1. [Document, 1722 n.d.]

2. [Document, 1765 October 31]

3. [Document, 1768 September n.d. - 1791 October 31]

4. [Document, 1771 May n.d. - 1787 December 12]

5. [Document, 1771 September 02]

6. [Document, 1773 February 02]

7. [Document, 1773 February 03]

8. [Document, 1773 February 17]

9. [Document, 1774 April 19]

10. [Document, 1774 April n.d. - 1786 May 24]

11. [Document, 1774 October 01]

12. [Document, 1774 September 27]

13. [Document, 1774 September 5 - 1780 n.d.]

14. [Document, 1775 December 04]

15. [Document, 1775 December 12]

16. [Document, 1775 January 01]

17. [Document, 1775 July 10]

18. [Document, 1775 July 28]

19. [Document, 1775 June 22]

20. [Document, 1775 May 20]