The papers of John Jay

[Document, 1817 February 25]

1. [Document, 1817 February 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, John C. (John Clarkson), 1808-1891 (Addressee)
Date: February 25, 1817
Summary: Pleased by his grandson's recent letter and happy to hear of his recovery frm illness. "Remember Him by whose kind Providence your Life has been preserved and be thankful." Urges him to pursue his Latin studies. Glad to hear the boy is pleased with hi...
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1818 February 23]

2. [Document, 1818 February 23]

Name: Jay, John C. (John Clarkson), 1808-1891 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 23, 1818
Summary: Looks forward to seeing his grandfather at the beginning of April. Asks John Jay to tell him when his aunt Nancy is coming to town to live with his "Tante Marie." John Clarkson Jay reports that he is now reading Telemaque and will begin Caesar on Marc...
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1821 August 21]

3. [Document, 1821 August 21]

Name: Jay, John C. (John Clarkson), 1808-1891 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 21, 1821
Summary: Child's description of family trip to Turin.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1821 November 02]

4. [Document, 1821 November 02]

Name: Jay, John C. (John Clarkson), 1808-1891 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 02, 1821
Number of Images: 3

[Document, 1821 November 20]

5. [Document, 1821 November 20]

Name: Jay, John C. (John Clarkson), 1808-1891 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 20, 1821
Summary: Child's news about the family. Mentions father will return home shortly, "because he said that he thought that the convention would break up soon." Believes baby will be named Peter Augustus.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1821 October 24]

6. [Document, 1821 October 24]

Name: Jay, John C. (John Clarkson), 1808-1891 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 24, 1821
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1821 October 26]

7. [Document, 1821 October 26]

Name: Jay, John C. (John Clarkson), 1808-1891 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 26, 1821
Summary: Sends good news to his grandfather, that his mother just gave birth to a fine boy and both parents are very well. Went to the fair at Mount Vernon. All are well at Edgerston. Continuing construction on houses.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1821 October 29]

8. [Document, 1821 October 29]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, John C. (John Clarkson), 1808-1891 (Addressee)
Date: October 29, 1821
Summary: John Jay thanks his grandson for informing him of the birth of his little brother.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1838 December 24]

9. [Document, 1838 December 24]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John C. (John Clarkson), 1808-1891 (Addressee)
Date: December 24, 1838
Summary: Writes telling son of death of his mother.
Number of Images: 3

[Document, 1843 April 15]

10. [Document, 1843 April 15]

Name: Jay, John C. (John Clarkson), 1808-1891 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee) Pierrepoint, Henry H. (Addressee)
Date: April 15, 1843
Summary: Letter written by John Clarkson Jay and also signed by William Dawson asking the assistance of the addressees in evaluating the estate of (?) Jay at Rye so that Sarah might receive her share of that estate.
Number of Images: 3

[Document, 1843 February 27]

11. [Document, 1843 February 27]

Name: Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 (Author) Jay, John C. (John Clarkson), 1808-1891 (Addressee)
Date: February 27, 1843
Summary: Jay's father was too good a friend for him to omit a communication to his children on the occasion of his death. Never knew a man whose principles and conduct more fully commanded his respect. Few men can point to such a father and grandfather; he has...
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1857 July 14]

12. [Document, 1857 July 14]

Name: Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author) Jay, John C. (John Clarkson), 1808-1891 (Addressee)
Date: July 14, 1857
Summary: Family business matters.
Number of Images: 4