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[Document, 1776 May 17]

141. [Document, 1776 May 17]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 17, 1776
  • Summary: The resolutions of the 15th occasion much alarm. Cautious folks are fearful of its bringing ill consequences. Wants Jay to return to Congress. Encourage the other delegates of New York to be present as we do not want to be unrepresented. Let me known ...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1776 May 18]

142. [Document, 1776 May 18]

  • Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 18, 1776
  • Summary: Duane doubts whether colonies like Maryland and Pennsylvania will accept the preamble to the recent resolutions which calls for independence. The orators of Virginia headed by Col. Henry are against a change of government. Col. Nelson says the people ...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1776 May 18]

143. [Document, 1776 May 18]

  • Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 18, 1776
  • Summary: Duane doubts whether colonies like Maryland and Pennsylvania will accept the preamble to the recent resolutions which calls for independence. The orators of Virginia headed by Col. Henry are against a change of government. Col. Nelson says the people ...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1776 May 21]

144. [Document, 1776 May 21]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 21, 1776
  • Summary: Has not heard from Jay. Setting out for Bristol to meet Mrs. Livingston. Hopes Jay will send some of the other delegates back to Congress, because Livingston's health will not permit him to stay longer. Hopes New York will build 14 or 15 light boats.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1776 May 21]

145. [Document, 1776 May 21]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 21, 1776
  • Summary: Has not heard from Jay. Setting out for Bristol to meet Mrs. Livingston. Hopes Jay will send some of the other delegates back to Congress, because Livingston's health will not permit him to stay longer. Hopes New York will build 14 or 15 light boats.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1776 May 25]

146. [Document, 1776 May 25]

  • Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 25, 1776
  • Summary: Hopes that the Congressional resolution will induce Jay to attend the New York convention. Maryland has dissented from the preamble calling for independence. Still hope for reconciliation Pennsylvania has also dissented.
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1776 May 25]

147. [Document, 1776 May 25]

  • Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 25, 1776
  • Summary: Hopes that the Congressional resolution will induce Jay to attend the New York convention. Maryland has dissented from the preamble calling for independence. Still hope for reconciliation Pennsylvania has also dissented.
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1776 n.d.]

148. [Document, 1776 n.d.]

  • Name: Morgan, John (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1776 n.d.
  • Summary: Has written previously, but since he has received no answer, presumes the letter was lost. Is applying for medicines for the army.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1776 November 01]

149. [Document, 1776 November 01]

  • Name: Livingston, Susan (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 01, 1776
  • Summary: Received Jay's letter from Mr. Line. Feared the latter would get taken delivering the letter; they had heard the enemy had made rapid progress in New York. Has not heard about Dr. Bailey whom she thought was with the British on Staten Island and think...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1776 November 24]

150. [Document, 1776 November 24]

  • Name: Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 24, 1776
  • Summary: Thinks General Schuyler should immediately clear his reputation with Congress and then present and be put in charge of the execution of a plan to secure upper New York against the enemy. The river should be obstructed at a place which can be commanded...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1776 November 24]

151. [Document, 1776 November 24]

  • Name: Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 24, 1776
  • Summary: Thinks General Schuyler should immediately clear his reputation with Congress and then present and be put in charge of the execution of a plan to secure upper New York against the enemy. The river should be obstructed at a place which can be commanded...
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1776 October 01]

152. [Document, 1776 October 01]

  • Name: Jay, Frederick (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 01, 1776
  • Summary: Discusses moving the family. The militia is not to be depended upon. Has been elected treasurer of the Committee for this county. Has been insulted by the committee and will not return until the matter has been settled by Congress.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1776 October 19]

153. [Document, 1776 October 19]

[Document, 1776 October 22]

154. [Document, 1776 October 22]

  • Name: Anstey, John, -1819 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 22, 1776
  • Summary: He has derived pleasure from his acquaintance with Jay and has a very favorable opinion of his distinguished character. He thanks Jay for everything he has done to facilitate the delicate and arduous task in which he is presently engaged. He is flatte...
  • Number of Images: 3
Document, 1776 September 06

155. Document, 1776 September 06

  • Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1776 September 06
  • Summary: Acknowledges receipt of 4 September in which a report against any further ordering out of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, Westchester, or Ulster counties was enclosed. The Committee's reasons for this step are completely satis...
  • Number of Images: 0
[Document, 1776 September 08]

156. [Document, 1776 September 08]

  • Name: Morris, Lewis, 1726-1798 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 08, 1776
  • Summary: Anxious about the situation in New York. Lord Howe to meet Franklin, J. Adams and Ned Rutledge in their private capacity. Howe said he was against taxing us and sure the colonies could never be conquered. Mr. Linch wonders if Jay will part with his ch...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1776 September 08]

157. [Document, 1776 September 08]

  • Name: Morris, Lewis, 1726-1798 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 08, 1776
  • Summary: Anxious about the situation in New York. Lord Howe to meet Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Ned Rutledge in their private capacity. Howe said he was against taxing us and sure the colonies could never be conquered. Mr. Linch wonders if Jay will part ...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1776 September 22]

158. [Document, 1776 September 22]

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 22, 1776
  • Summary: Agrees to the proposal to hire Dr. Van Wyke's farm.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1776 September 23]

159. [Document, 1776 September 23]

  • Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 23, 1776
  • Summary: Encloses both of Deane's letters. Is it morally right to involve all Europe in a war? Why is Jay not in Congress?
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1777 April 01]

160. [Document, 1777 April 01]

  • Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 01, 1777
  • Summary: Encloses letters which came by a French Ship to New Hampshire under cover to Morris by Mr. Livingston; Morris believes the letters are from England. Lists the supplies which have arrived: 6,800 muskets and 2,100 gun locks in Philadelphia. 633 bbls pow...
  • Number of Images: 2