The papers of John Jay

1. Document, 1725 n.d.

Name: Jay, Peter (Author)
Date: 1725 n.d.
Summary: Two leaves of a ledger with entries 1725-1744; two daybook leaves with entries for 1725
Number of Images: 0

2. [Document, 1762 December 1]

Name: Johnson, Samuel (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
Date: December 1, 1762
Summary: Doubts that "Mr. W." will agree amicably. High opinion of Punderson and his qualifications for his pastorate. Hopes that Sanderson will not succeed.
Number of Images: 1

3. [Document, 1762 November 05]

Name: Johnson, Samuel (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
Date: November 05, 1762
Summary: Johnson has written Mr. Wetmore as Peter Jay desired about "the Globe house" and encloses it unsealed; if Peter Jay approves, he should "seal and send it," which Johnson hopes "may have a good Effect." A post script states that James Jay "does bravely...
Number of Images: 1

4. [Document, 1762 November 19]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Johnson, Samuel (Addressee)
Date: November 19, 1762
Summary: "Not Sent" noted on the letter. Peter Jay writes that Johnson's letter to Wetmore is delivered and explains the difficulties with Mr. Wetmore about the Globe house, which is "for the Use of the Rectors of the Church at Rye," which Wetmore does not wis...
Number of Images: 3

5. [Document, 1762 November 28]

Name: Johnson, Samuel (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
Date: November 28, 1762
Summary: Acknowledges Peter Jay's letter of 19 Nov. and is glad that Peter Jay has taken "prudent Steps on the threatening affair," on the Globe house, which he hopes can be amicably settled. No "apology" is needed to the Society for Rev. Punderson's visiting ...
Number of Images: 1

6. [Document, 1762 November n.d.]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Johnson, Samuel (Addressee)
Date: 1762 November n.d.
Summary: Peter Jay hopes that Rev. Punderson can be inducted in the spring when the smallpox danger will be over. Colonel Willet, the church warden, has told Peter Jay that the late Rev. Wetmore gave the house and lot "in Trust for the use of the record of the...
Number of Images: 2

7. [Document, 1762 October 07]

Name: Johnson, Samuel (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
Date: October 07, 1762
Summary: Peter Jay's letter of 28 Sept. gave Johnson glad tidings of great joy because their parish was united in Mr. Punderson, who is said to be a good preacher. He and Dr. Barclay will "endeavour to set things in their proper Light with the Society."
Number of Images: 1

8. [Document, 1762 October 19]

Name: Johnson, Samuel (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
Date: October 19, 1762
Summary: Dr. Barclay and Mr. Auchmuty think it would be "less exceptionable with the Society [for the Propagation of the Gospel]" if their vestry "should only present Mr. Punderson to the Governor for Induction," that the Governor "defer the Induction till the...
Number of Images: 1

9. [Document, 1762 October 27]

Name: Johnson, Samuel (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
Date: October 27, 1762
Summary: The induction of Mr. Punderson must be put off till the spring because the smallpox epidemic prevents Punderson's "safely" attending the induction.
Number of Images: 1

10. [Document, 1762 October n.d.]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Punderson, Ebenezer (Addressee)
Date: 1762 October n.d.
Summary: Peter Jay shall help according to Mr. Punderson's directions for moving to Rye from New Haven. Peter Jay is surprised that Rev. Wetmore's son intends to live in "the house," for he does not know "by what authority the young man Pretends to have it." B...
Number of Images: 2

11. [Document, 1762 September 24]

Name: Johnson, Samuel (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
Date: September 24, 1762
Summary: The Archbishop of Cantebury has expressed wonderment that the Church at Rye had never applied to the Society [For the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts in London] for another minister since the death of Mr. Wetmore. Johnson wants Peter Jay's ...
Number of Images: 1

12. [Document, 1762 September 28]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Johnson, Samuel (Addressee)
Date: September 28, 1762
Summary: The Church at Rye gratefully acknowledges the Society's favours and wishes "leave to nominate a minister themselves." The Parish Vestry by an act of the General Assembly had called two ministers--"who thought it proper not to accept"--in direct opposi...
Number of Images: 2

13. [Document, 1763 August 01]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Barclay, Henry, 1715-1764 (Addressee)
Date: August 01, 1763
Summary: Enclosed copy of Mr. Palmer's letter to Mr. Punderson, missionary funded by the congregation at Rye. Especially wishes to know Mr. Barclay's opinion with regard to Palmer's claim that Mr. Talbot is using his interest with Barclays' society to withdraw...
Number of Images: 2

14. [Document, 1763 August 04]

Name: Johnson, Samuel (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
Date: August 04, 1763
Summary: Johnson was greatly surprised at Peter Jay's letter regarding Mr. Palmer. He has spoken with Palmer and now hopes that he "shall hear no more of any difficulties" at the Rye parish.
Number of Images: 1

15. [Document, 1763 February 24]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Barclay, Henry, 1715-1764 (Addressee)
Date: February 24, 1763
Summary: Peter Jay encloses the letter of the parish committee to Drs. Barclay and Johnson, a copy of which was delivered to Dr. Johnson who "passed the last night here." Mr. Punderson has accepted their invitation and therefore Dr. Johnson promised to "use hi...
Number of Images: 1

16. [Document, 1763 September 21]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Stuyvesant, Nicholas William (Addressee)
Date: September 21, 1763
Summary: He is surprised that Stuyvesant has displaced his two sons from sitting in the church pew. As he gave Stuyvesant permission to sit in the pew during the lifetime of the writer's father, he cannot understand such an action being taken without notice to...
Number of Images: 1

17. [Document, 1772 May 27]

Name: Peloquin, David (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee) Peloquin, Francoise (Author) Peloquin, John (Author) Peloquin, Maryann (Author)
Date: May 27, 1772
Summary: 182 letters to Peter Jay from his aunt, Francoise Peloquin and cousins, David, John and Maryann, in Bristol, England. Largely dealing with the Peloquin-Jay business connections and family matters. Calendar of individual items on file in Jay Papers Pro...
Number of Images: 421

18. [Document, 1774 n.d. - 1776 n.d.]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter (Author)
Date: 1774 n.d. - 1776 n.d.
Summary: Ledger, 1774-1776, with many entries in John Jay's hand, preceded by a handwritten index in Jay's hand. Accounts of Jay, his father, and his sister Eve Jay Munro. Mrs. Munro's accounts are on three separate sheets; pages at the end of the account book...
Number of Images: 134

19. [Document, 1778 January 28]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author)
Date: January 28, 1778
Summary: Leaves the interest of 500 pounds to his son Augustus. If he should die he leaves it to be divided up among his sons James, Peter, John and Frederick (equally). The interest from 1800 pounds for his daughter Eve Munro, and his grandson Peter Jay Munro...
Number of Images: 5

20. [Document, 1781 January 29]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
Date: January 29, 1781
Summary: Has sent several letters and a parcel of salt but don't depend on receiving them. Anxious to hear from him. If he is any trouble, Jay will do all he can to help. Has not received a single letter from the family since leaving Philadelphia.
Number of Images: 1

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1. Document, 1725 n.d.

2. [Document, 1762 December 1]

3. [Document, 1762 November 05]

4. [Document, 1762 November 19]

5. [Document, 1762 November 28]

6. [Document, 1762 November n.d.]

7. [Document, 1762 October 07]

8. [Document, 1762 October 19]

9. [Document, 1762 October 27]

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11. [Document, 1762 September 24]

12. [Document, 1762 September 28]

13. [Document, 1763 August 01]

14. [Document, 1763 August 04]

15. [Document, 1763 February 24]

16. [Document, 1763 September 21]

17. [Document, 1772 May 27]

18. [Document, 1774 n.d. - 1776 n.d.]

19. [Document, 1778 January 28]

20. [Document, 1781 January 29]