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Document, 1810 April 15

1. Document, 1810 April 15

Document, 1799 December 10

2. Document, 1799 December 10

Document, 1798 November 15

3. Document, 1798 November 15

Document, 1798 March 17

4. Document, 1798 March 17

Document, 1797 September 21

5. Document, 1797 September 21

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author)
  • Date: 1797 September 21
  • Summary: Leaves to John Jay all his lands excepting that portion set aside for his widow. In the event of John Jay's death before his own, the above bequest is to go to Peter Augustus Jay. John Jay and PAJ named as executors.
  • Number of Images: 10
Document, 1796 December 16

6. Document, 1796 December 16

Document, 1794 March 29

7. Document, 1794 March 29

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author)
  • Date: 1794 March 29
  • Summary: The farm formerly leased to a Mr and Mrs. Sarles has been relet to a Mr. Elliot by the addressee, at direction of Peter Jay. While he feels sorry for Mrs. Sarles, he would have acted differently if her husband had been honest a...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1794 June 22

8. Document, 1794 June 22

Document, 1794 August 17

9. Document, 1794 August 17

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1794 August 17
  • Summary: Jewelry for "Aunt Jay" ready and will be sent to New York by Capt. De Peyster. No letters yet from the family in New York. John Jay is very worried. Asks mother to write them more often, as John Jay "begins to grow very uneasy ...
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1794 March 29

10. Document, 1794 March 29

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author)
  • Date: 1794 March 29
  • Summary: Concerns removal of Mrs. Searles from a farm, and its rental to a Mr. Elliot.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1794 March 29

11. Document, 1794 March 29

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1794 March 29
  • Summary: Concerns removal of Mrs. Searles from a farm, and its rental to a Mr. Elliot.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1794 August 01

12. Document, 1794 August 01

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1794 August 01
  • Summary: Impressions of London. Lodge in house 5 miles from place where American ships dock "and the town extends considerably beyond each of those places." Fire which broke out some days before; explosion of saltpeter warehouses of Eas...
  • Number of Images: 3
Document, 1788 June 10

13. Document, 1788 June 10

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author)
  • Date: 1788 June 10
  • Summary: List of bonds and notes for Peter JayÆs estate.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1783 March 18

14. Document, 1783 March 18

  • Name: Jay, Frederick (Author,Addressee) Jay, Peter (Author,Addressee) Jay, Ann (Addressee) Jay, James, Sir, 1732-1815 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1783 March 18
  • Summary: Inventory ahd Distribution of Plate and Linen in Peter Jay's Estate. Inventory prepared and signed by Frederick Jay as executor. The goods distributed among James, Peter, John, Frederick, and Ann Jay
  • Number of Images: 4
Document, 1783 October 27

15. Document, 1783 October 27

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author)
  • Date: 1783 October 27
  • Summary: Account with Abraham Lazilier.
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1782 April 29

16. Document, 1782 April 29

Document, 1782 February 21

17. Document, 1782 February 21

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1782 February 21
  • Summary: Has heard detailed news of family from [Egbert] Benson, and is glad that they are near such a good friend. Is glad that Peter [Augustus] Jay gives his grandfather such pleasure--has given instructions that he should remain with...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1782 April n.d.

18. Document, 1782 April n.d.

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1782 April n.d.
  • Summary: Sends picture of Peter Jay Munro, but has not had it framed, since it may fall into enemy hands. All are well, hopes his letters have been received directing that his son [Peter Augustus] remain with Peter Jay.
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1782 April 29

19. Document, 1782 April 29

Document, 1781 November 16

20. Document, 1781 November 16

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1781 November 16
  • Summary: Sorry for his father's distresses at such a time of life-wishes he could do more to help relieve them. Jay has heard that salt from Cadiz has arrived safely at Philadelphia. Will continue to send other articles from time to tim...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1781 May 29

21. Document, 1781 May 29

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1781 May 29
  • Summary: Why doesn't anyone reply to his letters? 22 vessels of fleet from St. Eustatia, laden with spoils, are reported to have been taken by Monsieur LaMotte.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1781 March 14

22. Document, 1781 March 14

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1781 March 14
  • Summary: Has learned that goods he shipped to the family were taken off the Delaware capes, requests that Frederick Jay draw a bill of exchange upon him for 50 pounds sterling. Hopes that the family's need will not be this great, but is...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1781 January 29

23. Document, 1781 January 29

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1781 January 29
  • 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 ...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1781 August 1

24. Document, 1781 August 1

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1781 August 1
  • Summary: Autograph Draft. Has learned of raid on his father's home in April. "It is said they behaved with uncommon Respect to you, & Humanely towards Peter & Nancy." Knows what a blow it must have been to his father and siblings. "I th...
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1781 September 20

25. Document, 1781 September 20

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1781 September 20
  • Summary: Draft. In nearly two years absence has received only two letters from brother Frederick and none from Sir James. Sally's family wrote them of the Jays being robbed at Fishkill and keep them otherwise well informed of the Jay fa...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1781 April 24

26. Document, 1781 April 24

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1781 April 24
  • Summary: Sends print of his portrait by Du Simitiere. Encloses a letter of Peter Jay Munro in French- uncorrected so that Peter Jay can observe his grandson's progress. Spring has been very favorable, and the abundant harvest is already...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1780 May 23

27. Document, 1780 May 23

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1780 May 23
  • Summary: An account of his travel from Cadiz to Madrid. The Spanish mules, poor accommodations at Spanish hotels. Meeting with Count O'Reilly. News received Dutch have been grumbling. Bought a Negro boy of 15 while at Martinique.
  • Number of Images: 8
Document, 1780 July 14

28. Document, 1780 July 14

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1780 July 14
  • Summary: Tells of birth of daughter on July 9th, Nancy will be godmother when they can find Protestant chaplain to baptize the child.
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1780 November 20

29. Document, 1780 November 20

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1780 November 20
  • Summary: Has sent them clothes from Bordeaux and salt from Cadiz, hopes they arrived safely. Peter Jay Munro is growing strong and healthy; all the family is well. Why doesn't anyone write?
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1779 September 01

30. Document, 1779 September 01

Document, 1779 September 20

31. Document, 1779 September 20

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, James, Sir, 1732-1815 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1779 September 20
  • Summary: News of various servants. Frank has deserted from VerplanckÆs Point and went home with a pass from General Heath. He saw Gussy (Augustus) Cortlandt on Long Island and all was well. He saw JamesÆ Kingston going on board a privat...
  • Number of Images: 0
Document, 1779 September 22

32. Document, 1779 September 22

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, James, Sir, 1732-1815 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1779 September 22
  • Summary: Would be pleased to have John Jay for the winter, but the region is very dangerous because "gangs of villains make frequent excursions from our neighboring mountains for prey."
  • Number of Images: 0
Document, 1779 December 12-...

33. Document, 1779 December 12-1781 March 14

Document, 1779 February 24

34. Document, 1779 February 24

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1779 February 24
  • Summary: Wishes John Jay to continue to send newspapers and information in his letters. Dr. Van Wyck is pleased with the attention John Jay has shown his children in Philadelphia. Has heard a report from Boston that Count DÆEstaing has ...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1778 January 28

35. Document, 1778 January 28

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author)
  • Date: 1778 January 28
  • Summary: Last will and testament of Jay's father, drawn on 28 January 1778 and probated 28 May 1782. Surrogate's Court Records.
  • Number of Images: 8
Document, 1778 January 28

36. Document, 1778 January 28

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author)
  • Date: 1778 January 28
  • 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 ...
  • Number of Images: 5
Document, 1777 July 29

37. Document, 1777 July 29

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1777 July 29
  • Summary: Received Jay's of 21st. Discussion of whether or not the family should leave Fishkill, his own health and the expense of removal dissuade him from moving. Wishes Jay and Fady could both counsel him.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1776 March 18

38. Document, 1776 March 18

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1776 March 18
  • 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
Document, 1776 March 12

39. Document, 1776 March 12

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1776 March 12
  • 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
Document, 1776 August 06

40. Document, 1776 August 06

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1776 August 06
  • Summary: Received her sister CatherineÆs Livingston (KittyÆs) 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 vi...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1776 April 18

41. Document, 1776 April 18

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1776 April 18
  • 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 Minis...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1776 March 18

42. Document, 1776 March 18

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1776 March 18
  • 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
Document, 1776 September 22

43. Document, 1776 September 22

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1776 September 22
  • Summary: Agrees to the proposal to hire Dr. Van Wyke's farm.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1775 October 06

44. Document, 1775 October 06

Document, 1775 June 22

45. Document, 1775 June 22

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1775 June 22
  • Summary: Personal letter. Jay visited, and he is sorry that Sarah did not accompany him.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1775 March 01

46. Document, 1775 March 01

  • Name: Chambers, Anne (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1775 March 01
  • 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
Document, 1775 May 30

47. Document, 1775 May 30

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

48. Document, 1775 May 30

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1775 May 30
  • Summary: 1700 inhabitants of county signed the Association, and the militia drills daily.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1775 December 18

49. Document, 1775 December 18

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1775 December 18
  • 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
Document, 1775 April 12

50. Document, 1775 April 12

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Hains, Alexander (Addressee) Hains, Joseph (Addressee)
  • Date: 1775 April 12
  • Summary: In hand of Jay. Bond marked "Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of John Jay and Richard Armstrong."
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1774 January 31

51. Document, 1774 January 31

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Livingston, William, 1723-1790 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1774 January 31
  • 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
Document, 1774 n.d. - 1776 ...

52. 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...
  • Number of Images: 134
Document, 1773 August 20

53. Document, 1773 August 20

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1773 August 20
  • 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...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1772 May 27

54. Document, 1772 May 27

  • Name: Peloquin, David (Author) Peloquin, Francoise (Author) Peloquin, John (Author) Peloquin, Maryann (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1772 May 27
  • 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 o...
  • Number of Images: 421
Document, 1771 November 19

55. Document, 1771 November 19

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1771 November 19
  • 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...
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1770 June 3 to 17...

56. Document, 1770 June 3 to 1774 March 18

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Munro, Eve Jay (Addressee)
  • Date: 1770 June 3 to 1774 March 18
  • Summary: A group of four letters from Peter Jay to his eldest daughter, Eve in Albany, 1770-1774: (30 June 1774) . Sending Mr. Munro's horse to James Van Cortlandt; her son is well; (15 April 1772) her health and her mother's health; wi...
  • Number of Images: 0
Document, 1765 April 15

57. Document, 1765 April 15

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1765 April 15
  • 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 p...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, ante 1765 and 178...

58. Document, ante 1765 and 1780 January 1 - 1781 March 14

Document, 1765 March 05

59. Document, 1765 March 05

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1765 March 05
  • 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 su...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1765 March 26

60. Document, 1765 March 26

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1765 March 26
  • 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 rela...
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1764 January 16

61. Document, 1764 January 16

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1764 January 16
  • 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 yar...
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1764 n.d.

62. 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
Document, 1764 May 15

63. Document, 1764 May 15

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Peloquin, David (Addressee)
  • Date: 1764 May 15
  • Summary: Son John has been placed at last in office of "gentleman eminent in the Profession" of law in New York. Will begin study of law first of next month after receiving degree from college, where he "presented his study very much to...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1764 February 28

64. Document, 1764 February 28

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1764 February 28
  • 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
Document, 1764 May 22

65. Document, 1764 May 22

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1764 May 22
  • 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
Document, 1763 November 15

66. Document, 1763 November 15

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, James, Sir, 1732-1815 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1763 November 15
  • Summary: List of letters sent on this date. One to Jay in London with copy sent to Chambers in Bristol. Letterbook notation.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1763 February 15

67. Document, 1763 February 15

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Peloquin, David (Addressee)
  • Date: 1763 February 15
  • Summary: Looks forward to end the War.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1763 April 18

68. Document, 1763 April 18

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, James, Sir, 1732-1815 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1763 April 18
  • Summary: From Peter Jay's letterbook, vol. 3. Entries for 18 April, a brief note covering a copy of an earlier letter, and for 25 April, a longer message expressing concern that James devotes too much of his time to the affairs of King'...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1763 August 04

69. Document, 1763 August 04

  • Name: Johnson, Samuel (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1763 August 04
  • 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
Document, 1763 December 20 ...

70. Document, 1763 December 20 - 1764 May 15

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, James, Sir, 1732-1815 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1763 December 20 - 1764 May 15
  • Summary: List of summaries of letters written by Peter Jay to James Jay in this period. From document 11193, Peter Jay's letterbook, vol. 3
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1763 December 20

71. Document, 1763 December 20

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Peloquin, David (Addressee)
  • Date: 1763 December 20
  • Summary: Has had no word from James since he left Bristol, so can write no more of developments in planning for John's legal education.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1763 September 21

72. Document, 1763 September 21

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Stuyvesant, Nicholas William (Addressee)
  • Date: 1763 September 21
  • 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...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1763 November 15

73. Document, 1763 November 15

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Peloquin, David (Addressee)
  • Date: 1763 November 15
  • Summary: Thanks Peloquin for his letter of 26 July; 6 & 10 August telling of his inquiries concerning possibility of putting Jay in a Bristol attorney's office. Thinks the five year term of Bristol attorney is too steep. Will wait to he...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1763 July 18

74. Document, 1763 July 18

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, James, Sir, 1732-1815 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1763 July 18
  • Summary: Family news. The family is "tolerably well." Eve Jay recovers very slowly after her long illness because of frequent returns of "little lurking fever." James' uncle, Mr. Chambers is still "in a melancholy condition." He cannot ...
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1763 April 14

75. Document, 1763 April 14

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Eliot, John, 1754-1813 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1763 April 14
  • Summary: Fady is now settled in an apprenticeship to James Jay's cousin James de Peyster. Has written cousin Peloquin for his help in getting a clerkship for John who will have his degree in a year. An attorney in Bristol would be prefe...
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1763 June 28

76. Document, 1763 June 28

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Peloquin, David (Addressee)
  • Date: 1763 June 28
  • Summary: There have been Indian attacks near Forts Pitt and Detroit and in the places along the frontier. Traders and about seventy troops have been killed. All regular troops are marching toward the frontiers, but since the Indians are...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1763 August 01

77. Document, 1763 August 01

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Barclay, Henry, 1715-1764 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1763 August 01
  • Summary: Enclosed copy of Mr. PalmerÆs letter to Mr. Punderson, missionary funded by the congregation at Rye. Especially wishes to know Mr. BarclayÆs opinion with regard to PalmerÆs claim that Mr. Talbot is using his interest with Barcl...
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1763 August 09

78. Document, 1763 August 09

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1763 August 09
  • 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
Document, 1763 n.d.

79. 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
Document, 1763 August 23

80. Document, 1763 August 23

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1763 August 23
  • 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 a...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1763 February 24

81. Document, 1763 February 24

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Barclay, Henry, 1715-1764 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1763 February 24
  • 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. Joh...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1763 n.d.

82. 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
Document, 1763 n.d.

83. 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
Document, 1763 February 15

84. Document, 1763 February 15

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Eliot, John, 1754-1813 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1763 February 15
  • Summary: Difficulties of finding places for Frederick and John. John is determined to study law, but New York attorneys "have agreed among themselves to take no clerks." Asks James to find John a place with an attorney in London or Bris...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1763 April 14

85. Document, 1763 April 14

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Peloquin, David (Addressee)
  • Date: 1763 April 14
  • Summary: John will graduate from college in a year. Wishes to become attorney, but New York lawyers have made an agreement to take no clerks for a number of years. Asks Peloquin to find John a place in London or Bristol, preferably Bris...
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1762 September 24

86. Document, 1762 September 24

  • Name: Johnson, Samuel (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1762 September 24
  • 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. Jo...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1762 October 19

87. Document, 1762 October 19

  • Name: Johnson, Samuel (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1762 October 19
  • 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 "defe...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1762 November 19

88. Document, 1762 November 19

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Johnson, Samuel (Addressee)
  • Date: 1762 November 19
  • 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," wh...
  • Number of Images: 3
Document, 1762 October 27

89. Document, 1762 October 27

  • Name: Johnson, Samuel (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1762 October 27
  • 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
Document, 1762 November 05

90. Document, 1762 November 05

  • Name: Johnson, Samuel (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1762 November 05
  • 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...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1762 December 1

91. Document, 1762 December 1

  • Name: Johnson, Samuel (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1762 December 1
  • 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
Document, 1762 November 28

92. Document, 1762 November 28

  • Name: Johnson, Samuel (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1762 November 28
  • 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 Re...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1762 October 07

93. Document, 1762 October 07

  • Name: Johnson, Samuel (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1762 October 07
  • 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 w...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1762 October n.d.

94. 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...
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1762 November n.d.

95. 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 ...
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1762 September 28

96. Document, 1762 September 28

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Johnson, Samuel (Addressee)
  • Date: 1762 September 28
  • 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 a...
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1750 March 20

97. Document, 1750 March 20

  • Name: Battaille, James (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1750 March 20
  • Summary: Settlement of trade balances with Battaille's father, who is factor for Peter Jay at Bristol.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1747 April 20

98. Document, 1747 April 20

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author)
  • Date: 1747 April 20
  • Summary: Notes dealing with the rental of properties at Bedford, rental of Peter Jay's house to Colonel Frederick Philipse, and with the purchase of ironware. In Jay's hand. Copy. Noted at the bottom of the sheet are the names "Isaacs A...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1743 November 09

99. Document, 1743 November 09

  • Name: Hoffman, Martin (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1743 November 09
  • Summary: Concerns a copper mine on the lands of Mr. Philips.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1742 August 20

100. Document, 1742 August 20

  • Name: Jones, John (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
  • Date: 1742 August 20
  • Summary: Dined with the Messrs. Peloquin three days before he left Bristol, and found all well.
  • Number of Images: 1