The papers of John Jay

61. [Document, 1775 July 28]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 28, 1775
Summary: A letter concerning some causes which Morris has pending, and which he is ready to notice for trial, except that this would be an unfair advantage over Jay, who is absent on public business. Asks that Jay not later raise an objection of untimely notic...
Number of Images: 1

62. [Document, 1775 July 28]

Name: New York (Colony). Provincial Congress (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 28, 1775
Summary: New York wishes to gain permission from the Continental Congress to sell the tea imported from Holland with a very high tax on it in order to be able to import other goods from Holland including much needed arms and ammunition. Material also needed to...
Number of Images: 2

63. [Document, 1775 July 31]

Name: New York (Colony). Provincial Congress (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 31, 1775
Summary: We need money so desperately that we must either pay our debts or disband the army and dissolve ourselves. We have spent 60,000 pounds. Please send us a distinct answer as to what we can expect in answer from the Continental Congress.
Number of Images: 1

64. [Document, 1775 June 30]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 30, 1775
Summary: Writes his attitude concerning the Plan of Reconciliation as reported out of the Committee on which he served. Wants his friends to know that he does not approve of the foolish religious business contained in the plan as reported, but has acquiesced t...
Number of Images: 2

65. [Document, 1775 March n.d.]

Name: Jay, Frederick (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1775 March n.d.
Summary: A list of Committeemen in Frederick Jay's hand. Also enclosed is a reminder of the supporters of the Stamp Act.
Number of Images: 2

66. [Document, 1775 May 10]

Name: Jay, Frederick (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 10, 1775
Summary: Last night some people in disguise met at Rivington's and at the college in order to lay hands on Cooper and the farmer.
Number of Images: 1

67. [Document, 1775 May 11]

Name: Jay, Frederick (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 11, 1775
Summary: Election of members of Westchester County committee, President Myles Cooper driven from King's College by a mob in disguise. What disposition does Jay wish to make of papers left with Strang?
Number of Images: 1

68. [Document, 1775 May 30]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 30, 1775
Summary: 1700 inhabitants of county signed the Association, and the militia drills daily.
Number of Images: 1

69. [Document, 1775 November 07]

Name: Livingston, John, 1750-1822 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 07, 1775
Summary: Hopes he has received the 140 pounds owed him by David Franks and Asher Myers. If so, will Jay please pay Duane 100 pounds New York currency which Livingston owes him.
Number of Images: 1

70. [Document, 1775 November 15]

Name: McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 15, 1775
Summary: Congress should provide for surgeons and supplies to be sent to the fort being raised on the Hudson River, lest all of their efforts in this regard be of no defensive value. Advisable to send Continental troops to New York to supplement the militia an...
Number of Images: 2

71. [Document, 1775 November 26]

Name: McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 26, 1775
Summary: Unsuccessful attempt to obtain gunpowder in Spain, explosion of Colonel Livingston's powder mill. A Captain Harris raised troops to aid the ministerial party, was captured going from Dutchess County to Long Island, and then escaped. Two weeks may see ...
Number of Images: 2

72. [Document, 1775 November 26]

Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 26, 1775
Summary: Extract of letter. Against the mobs' attack on (James) Rivington. Leads to contempt for all authority, especially in the ''unthinking populace'. Must be a serious concern to those 'who have the direction in public affairs'.
Number of Images: 1

73. [Document, 1775 November 27]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 27, 1775
Summary: Sentiments while viewing the ruins of Fort George and site of Fort William Henry. Transmits news of successes in Canada. Carleton reported to have gone to Quebec, where the Royal Emigrants are engaged in destroying the inhabitants who are favorable to...
Number of Images: 2

74. [Document, 1775 November 29]

Name: McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 29, 1775
Summary: Writes to Jay that the troops who surrendered at St. John's have been separated from their officers, and the officers complain that this may give rise to temptations to lure the privates from their duty. Asks Jay to insure that the articles of capitul...
Number of Images: 2

75. [Document, 1775 October 03]

Name: Laight, William (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 03, 1775
Summary: The merchants in England tend to feel that America has gone too far and must be brought to a sense of their duty. Even those who favor our position think we should contribute to the good of the empire. The manufacturing and landed interests support th...
Number of Images: 2

76. [Document, 1775 October 30]

Name: Troup, Robert, 1757-1832 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 30, 1775
Summary: Wishes Jay's directions concerning replenishing the wood supply for the law office. The practice goes poorly, as there are hard times and collections are slow. He acts as Attorney and Mr. Strang acts as Counsellor, but they are forced to books in the ...
Number of Images: 2

77. [Document, 1775 October 30]

Name: McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 30, 1775
Summary: Tories have cheerful countenances and Whigs look downcast. New York is in need of powder and cannoneers. Inquire of Congress whether New York may exchange provisions for powder. Relays intelligence concerning siege of a fort on the St. John.
Number of Images: 3

78. [Document, 1775 October 31]

Name: Kissam, Samuel (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 31, 1775
Summary: Congratulations on selection as delegate to Continental Congress. While he was at first uneasy about the situation of his country, he is now certain that Great Britain has passed the meridian of her glory.
Number of Images: 2

79. [Document, 1776 April 08]

Name: Goforth, William, 1731-1807 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 08, 1776
Summary: Gives the state of the army in Canada and complains of lack of troops. Fears that a 20 gun ship might be able to get past Quebec and destroy the towns up the St. Lawrence. Recommends fortifying the other towns and the channel of the river. If we take ...
Number of Images: 3

80. [Document, 1776 April 08]

Name: Goforth, William, 1731-1807 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 08, 1776
Summary: Gives the state of the army in Canada and complains of lack of troops. Fears that a 20 gun ship might be able to get past Quebec and destroy the towns up the St. Lawrence. Recommends fortifying the other towns and the channel of the river. If we take ...
Number of Images: 8

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