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[Document, 1778 February 01]

281. [Document, 1778 February 01]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 01, 1778
  • Summary: Objects to rumored plan to invade Canada with 3,000 men because provisions and clothing are inadequate. Furthermore the plundering spirit of the men will arouse Canadian opposition. People in the vicinity are voicing criticism of the large expenditure...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1778 February 01]

282. [Document, 1778 February 01]

  • Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 01, 1778
  • Summary: Poor state of Commissary and Quartermaster Departments of the Army, demoralized state of the troops at Valley Forge. Urges Jay to work strenuously for stable currency and efficient means of taxation.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1778 February 25]

283. [Document, 1778 February 25]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 25, 1778
  • Summary: While he is strongly inclined to remain in retirement now that he has left the boisterous political arena, he will again assume public office if called upon by the government. He disagrees with Congress' policy for dealing with the Indians.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1778 January 07]

284. [Document, 1778 January 07]

  • Name: Livingston, Catherine (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 07, 1778
  • Summary: New Year's greetings. Hopes Jay will not accept Schuyler's offer of a farm at Saratoga, as it will mean a long separation from Sarah Jay.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1778 January 14]

285. [Document, 1778 January 14]

  • Name: Delancey, James (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 14, 1778
  • Summary: Returns 100 pounds via Mr. Broome, as he has obtained sufficient funds from New York. Thanks Jay for his kind thoughts. Tried to obtain exchange, but was unsuccessful. General Morris felt he had broken a parole he had given to General Mifflin, but thi...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1778 January 26]

286. [Document, 1778 January 26]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 26, 1778
  • Summary: Informs Jay that he is sending him Loan Office Note via Major Yates. Invites Jay to visit him in Albany. Refers to the apprehensions of the Oneidas and Tuscarorras concerning an attack by the Senecas, and the disposition of American troops at Johnstow...
  • Number of Images: 4
Document, 1778 January n.d.

287. Document, 1778 January n.d.

  • Name: Troup, Robert, 1757-1832 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1778 January n.d.
  • Summary: Writes that there is a report from Philadelphia that Howe has issued proclamation forbidding use of term "rebels," that there was an insurrection and Lord Chatham made head of administration in England, that Howe refuses to let...
  • Number of Images: 0
[Document, 1778 January n.d.]

288. [Document, 1778 January n.d.]

  • Name: Troup, Robert, 1757-1832 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1778 January n.d.
  • Summary: Writes that there is a report from Philadelphia that Howe has issuedproclamation forbidding use of term "rebels," that there was an insurrection and Lord Chatham made head of administration in England, that Howe refuses to letletters from Europe to be...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1778 July 23]

289. [Document, 1778 July 23]

[Document, 1778 July 23]

290. [Document, 1778 July 23]

  • Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 23, 1778
  • Summary: Reply to Jay letter of July 4th. Defends himself against "wagging tongues." Thanks John Jay for word of caution in business matters. "As to the malevolence of individuals it is what I have to expect....but I will have my revenge. By laboring in the pu...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1778 June 23]

291. [Document, 1778 June 23]

  • Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 23, 1778
  • Summary: Wished the insolent letter read in Congress had rather been returned in contempt by them. Britain is far from reduced to begging America for a truce.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1778 June 28]

292. [Document, 1778 June 28]

  • Name: Bayard, Rebecca (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 28, 1778
  • Summary: She asks Jay's friendly interposition and influence on behalf of her family and recounts in detail their recent difficulties in trying to change their residence to a healthier climate for her ailing brother. She particularly requests that Jay write a ...
  • Number of Images: 6
[Document, 1778 June 29]

293. [Document, 1778 June 29]

  • Name: Troup, Robert, 1757-1832 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 29, 1778
  • Summary: American army pressing British main body which is located at Monmouth Court House. This evening his regiment will launch a diversionary attack upon White Plains to dissuade Clinton from sending reinforcements to New Jersey.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1778 June 3]

294. [Document, 1778 June 3]

  • Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 3, 1778
  • Summary: Sends Jay a Baltimore newspaper (not present) of 19 May with "a little publication which relates to the Constitution of your State." Asks for Jay's reaction to the piece.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1778 May 03]

295. [Document, 1778 May 03]

  • Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 03, 1778
  • Summary: Congratulates Jay on the alliance with France. Encloses newspaper reports on North's bills. Those clauses inserted by the House are marked in the margin. Jay may see the insincerity of the enemy from the fact that clauses hinting that "the unalienable...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1778 May 03]

296. [Document, 1778 May 03]

  • Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 03, 1778
  • Summary: Congratulates Jay on the French alliance and encloses a paper containing North's bills. A clause struck out asking the states to send representatives to Congress on the present special occasion.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1778 May 03]

297. [Document, 1778 May 03]

  • Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 03, 1778
  • Summary: Congratulates Jay on the alliance with France. Encloses newspaper reports on North's bills. Those clauses inserted by the House are marked in the margin. Jay may see the insincerity of the enemy from the fact that clauses hinting that "the unalienable...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1778 May 23]

298. [Document, 1778 May 23]

  • Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 23, 1778
  • Summary: Transmits a request from Benjamin Franklin, that New York authorities attempt to locate one Johann Christoph Hartwick. Hartwick's family last heard of him in 1773.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1778 May 23]

299. [Document, 1778 May 23]

  • Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 23, 1778
  • Summary: Transmits a request from Benjamin Franklin, that New York authorities attempt to locate one Johann Christoph Hartwick. Hartwick's family last heard of him in 1773.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1778 November 17]

300. [Document, 1778 November 17]

  • Name: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 17, 1778
  • Summary: Transmits news of enemy victories in Cherry Valley. The extensive frontiers of New York are indefensible against a mobile enemy, and an offensive must be mounted or all of the outlying settlements will be destroyed, and New York will be incapable of s...
  • Number of Images: 2