The papers of John Jay

61. [Document, 1764 n.d.]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1764 n.d.
Summary: Judges should render decisions according to law, and not give credence to the popularity of the decision. PJ has decided to wait for cooler weather before having his servant girl inoculated against smallpox.
Number of Images: 2

62. [Document, 1765 April 15]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 15, 1765
Summary: Asks Jay to Deliver the enclosed letter to Mr. Auchmuty immediately. There is much talk in town that James Jay should have given the Governors of [King's] College an explanation why he has permitted their bills to be returned protested. Both James and...
Number of Images: 1

63. [Document, 1765 March 05]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 05, 1765
Summary: Though the clerks of the Secretary's office have no right to demand fees, PJ would not be adverse to paying them about 3 dollars. However Jay is not to pay more than certain specified fees for his father's charter. Wishes to suspend judgment at the Pa...
Number of Images: 1

64. [Document, 1765 March 26]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 26, 1765
Summary: Asks Jay for any news of James, from whom he has not heard. There has been sickness among Jay's Negroes for last three months. Peter Jay exhausted by his duties. Looks forward to a respite from his tasks and opportunity to relax and regain his strengt...
Number of Images: 2

65. [Document, 1771 November 19]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 19, 1771
Summary: Concerning Mr. Bayard's attempts to coerce a road from Peter Jay, who says he would have been willing to grant a road as a matter of favor. Also in this envelope is a note pertaining to a vestry meeting held sometime in January 1772, in John Jay's han...
Number of Images: 2

66. [Document, 1773 August 20]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 20, 1773
Summary: Harry Munro wishes his daughter Betsey (Elizabeth Munro Fisher) home as quickly as possible; she will leave tomorrow on a sloop for Albany. Mr. Dyckman is expected back any moment; will stop in on his way back to town. John Jay's sister will travel to...
Number of Images: 1

67. [Document, 1774 January 31]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Livingston, William, 1723-1790 (Addressee)
Date: January 31, 1774
Summary: Despite the fact that they have not met Sarah Livingston, Peter Jay and his wife concur in Jay's selection of a wife and send best wishes for their happiness.
Number of Images: 1

68. [Document, 1775 April 12]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Hains, Alexander (Addressee) Hains, Joseph (Addressee)
Date: April 12, 1775
Summary: In hand of Jay. Bond marked "Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of John Jay and Richard Armstrong."
Number of Images: 2

69. [Document, 1775 December 18]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 18, 1775
Summary: Letter with family news. Looks toward reconciliation with the Mother Country, rather than the bloody struggle which is the alternative.
Number of Images: 1

70. [Document, 1775 June 22]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: June 22, 1775
Summary: Personal letter. Jay visited, and he is sorry that Sarah did not accompany him.
Number of Images: 1

71. [Document, 1775 March 01]

Name: Chambers, Anne (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
Date: March 01, 1775
Summary: Entitled List No. 1. Contains those bonds from the Estate which were drawn by Peter Jay as his proportionate share.
Number of Images: 4

72. [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

73. [Document, 1775 May 30]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: May 30, 1775
Summary: Personal letter expressing affection for Sarah Jay and sending respects to her family.
Number of Images: 1

74. [Document, 1775 October 06]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: October 06, 1775
Summary: Personal letter on family matters.
Number of Images: 1

75. [Document, 1776 April 18]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 18, 1776
Summary: Has received several of Jay's letters. Jesuits Bank very welcome, how to repay cost? Tory and Scotch defeat in North Carolina may not settle internal peace there. Clinton's arrival may cause them to take arms again. Hopes Ministerial Troops will be fr...
Number of Images: 1

76. [Document, 1776 August 06]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: August 06, 1776
Summary: Received her sister Catherine's Livingston (Kitty's) letter with pleasure, but must decline her proposal for now. Has heard of continuing illness of Sarah Livingston Jay with pain; wishes her a speedy recovery. Hopes she can visit them at Rye with her...
Number of Images: 1

77. [Document, 1776 March 12]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 12, 1776
Summary: Received 3 of Jay's. Pleased his grandson carries his and his father's name, has been ill, is now better. Has taken a bond for 200 pounds.
Number of Images: 1

78. [Document, 1776 March 18]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 18, 1776
Summary: Jay's father writes him to note the death of a man who was security on a bond to Sir James Jay. Needs Jesuits Bank from Philadelphia. Is still weak.
Number of Images: 1

79. [Document, 1776 March 18]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: March 18, 1776
Summary: Illness. Looking forward to her visit in May. Respects to her parents and love to grandson Peter. Desires to have some clothes made for Peter, as a present.
Number of Images: 1

80. [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

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