The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1763 August 09]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 09, 1763
Summary: Dr. Johnson has asked for College news from Jay, who ought to write him promptly, but say nothing that should not be known outside the college.
Number of Images: 1

2. [Document, 1763 August 23]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 23, 1763
Summary: Since Jay wants to study law, he should resolve to let no difficulty prevent him from applying himself vigorously to it. Dictionary is necessary, but as to other books, it would be wiser to borrow than to pay dear to buy them at York.
Number of Images: 1

3. [Document, 1763 n.d.]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1763 n.d.
Summary: Instructions for renting property owned by Peter Jay. Requests Jay to purchase a spade.
Number of Images: 1

4. [Document, 1763 n.d.]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1763 n.d.
Summary: Personal letter. Inquiries about rents. Also an inquiry about the affair with Mr. Punderson.
Number of Images: 2

5. [Document, 1763 n.d.]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1763 n.d.
Summary: If your landlady raises the rent, don't say anything to her-just move out to cheaper quarters.
Number of Images: 1

6. [Document, 1764 February 28]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 28, 1764
Summary: Suggestions for finding lodgings that will be both agreeable and convenient. Asks Jay to find out whether or not the boy sent from Mr. Punderson has been baptized.
Number of Images: 1

7. [Document, 1764 January 16]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 16, 1764
Summary: Suggestions concerning Jay's clerkship contract with Benjamin Kissam. Asks Jay to advertise the sale or rental of his house. Sale of property, or rental. Peter Jay wishes to try to keep a room in it for Jay and space in the yard against four logs of w...
Number of Images: 2

8. [Document, 1764 May 22]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 22, 1764
Summary: Personal letter. Since Commencement is over, he expects Jay to return home shortly. Asks him to bring along 100 limes.
Number of Images: 1

9. [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

10. [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

11. [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

12. [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

13. [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

14. [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

15. [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

16. [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

17. [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

18. [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

19. [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

20. [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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