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[Document, 1776 June 29]

141. [Document, 1776 June 29]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Livingston, Phil. (Author)
  • Date: June 29, 1776
  • Summary: David Baulding, who has important information on the "late discovered Conspiracy against the Rights & Liberties of America" [plot to assassinate or capture Washington], is ordered to appear for examination.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1776 March

142. Document, 1776 March

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1776 March
  • Summary: ALS. Written by Jay as a member of the Continental Congress to his wife Sarah, who refers to as "Sally." References Sarah's letter of 17 March 1776, which gave news of her and their son's improved health. Tells the story of the...
  • Number of Images: 0
[Document, 1776 March 04]

143. [Document, 1776 March 04]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 04, 1776
  • Summary: Jay has been despondent because of the misfortunes of family and friends, but "I hope I shall meet every severe stroke of fate with firmness and resignation, tho not with sullen indifference." If Jay had been present when the Committee for Canada was ...
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1776 March 06]

144. [Document, 1776 March 06]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Harpur, Robert, 1731-1825 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 06, 1776
  • Summary: Is willing that the gentleman recommended have the vacant lieutenancy provided there are no others better qualified. His own long absence from the Committee of Arrangements prevents his being a proper judge.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1776 March 12]

145. [Document, 1776 March 12]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: March 12, 1776
  • Summary: Recommends Mr/Mrs Lawrence. Hopes posted letters have reached her 3 tradesmen need to be paid. Salute Peter A. for him.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1776 March 13

146. Document, 1776 March 13

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1776 March 13
  • Summary: ALS. Wishes to restrain the military from "offering oaths by way of test to [th]e inhabitants... when the Army becomes our Legislators, the people that moment become slaves." Typescript at 11924.
  • Number of Images: 0
[Document, 1776 March 13]

147. [Document, 1776 March 13]

[Document, 1776 March 13]

148. [Document, 1776 March 13]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 13, 1776
  • Summary: Typed copy. Mentions enclosure furnishing answers to McDougall's questions about seaman's wages (the enclosure has been lost). Tells McDougall that a "Model of a Pike" (probably refers to a type of lance used by foot soldiers) would be sent to him. Ja...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1776 March 15]

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[Document, 1776 March 19]

150. [Document, 1776 March 19]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
  • Date: March 19, 1776
  • Summary: Encloses a letter from the delegates of Maryland asking NY's aid in defense. The delegates from NY wish to know if the state of the NY artillery would make it possible to aid Maryland. Maryland supported the case of the NY tea merchants and also offer...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1776 March 21]

151. [Document, 1776 March 21]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 21, 1776
  • Summary: Refers to McDougall's fitting out an armed vessel. Congress has passed are solution for privateering. Jay against any future subscriptions to associations. Fear and motives of interest and convenience would induce many to sign it who might be unfriend...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1776 March 23]

152. [Document, 1776 March 23]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 23, 1776
  • Summary: Writes that Congress has not decided upon continental colors. Some naval officers have used a rattlesnake flag. Use Committee of Safety vigorously to suppress licentiousness. Commends his discernment and soldierly attitude toward Lord Stirling's advan...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1776 March 23]

153. [Document, 1776 March 23]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 23, 1776
  • Summary: The Congress has made no decision on the continental colors. Licentiousness must be suppressed by your Convention or the Committee of Safety. We should end our support of certain wild people who are supposedly on our side but who may be aiding the ene...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1776 March 23]

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[Document, 1776 March 27]

155. [Document, 1776 March 27]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 27, 1776
  • Summary: In 1757 New York had 39 privateers and 4060 men employed in that business. Wants the province to outdo itself in privateering. Glad that McDougall's appointment will allow him to stay in New York City. Boyd has not fulfilled his contract to deliver mu...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1776 March 31]

156. [Document, 1776 March 31]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: March 31, 1776
  • Summary: Letters of 24 March received. How is son Peter? Hopes she exercises by riding, playing battledore and shuttlecock. Her health is vital to him.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1776 March n.d.]

157. [Document, 1776 March n.d.]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
  • Date: 1776 March n.d.
  • Summary: Appears to be requesting an increase in compensation for New York delegates in Congress. Includes a list of provisions made by other colonies for their representatives. Legible signatures are: Robert R. Livingston, Jr.; James Duane; Francis Lewis; Wil...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1776 March n.d.]

158. [Document, 1776 March n.d.]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1776 March n.d.
  • Summary: Hopes the frequency of his letters in 3 weeks has afforded more pleasure than trouble. This goes by Blanchard; for whom please procure oats and hay against Jay's return in early May. Should Peter be inoculated?
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1776 May 05]

159. [Document, 1776 May 05]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 05, 1776
  • Summary: Sends this letter by Henry Brockholst Livingston who enters the service as a volunteer and will embark with Capt. Dayton's Battalion. This young man's conduct has hitherto been very satisfactory to his family and friends.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1776 May 29]

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