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[Document, 1784 April 08]

1. [Document, 1784 April 08]

[Document, 1791 November 29]

2. [Document, 1791 November 29]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 29, 1791
  • Summary: Gives Peter his schedule for travel. Suggests that biography, first place among them Plutarch's provides important lessons about living; and constant observation of men is also important.
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[Document, 1791 October 29]

3. [Document, 1791 October 29]

[Document, 1792 April 25]

4. [Document, 1792 April 25]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 25, 1792
  • Summary: Sending little white mulberry seeds to his mother and to his uncle Peter. Plant a few in the garden now and will carry them to Bedford by the fall. Have always liked seeing trees that he has planted; recommends doing the same, as "planting is an innoc...
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[Document, 1797 December 15]

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[Document, 1797 October 04]

6. [Document, 1797 October 04]

[Document, 1798 April 06]

7. [Document, 1798 April 06]

[Document, 1798 August 04]

8. [Document, 1798 August 04]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 04, 1798
  • Summary: Believes that offenses of the Jacobins if properly prosecuted will promote the preservation of good order. Will not consent to another vault for the stone house at his expense, especially since it would damage the front wall. Mr. Church may extend the...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1798 August 17]

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[Document, 1798 August 19]

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[Document, 1798 December 13]

11. [Document, 1798 December 13]

[Document, 1798 May 10]

12. [Document, 1798 May 10]

[Document, 1798 May 17]

13. [Document, 1798 May 17]

[Document, 1798 September 02]

14. [Document, 1798 September 02]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 02, 1798
  • Summary: Passengers on sloops arriving from New York give reports of serious illness. Glad to know Peter intends to go to Rye; it is not safe in New York City. Mr. Munro should likewise stay in Mamaroneck. In financial affairs, remember to get the 100 dollars ...
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[Document, 1799 December 07]

15. [Document, 1799 December 07]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 07, 1799
  • Summary: What is the basis of Strang's estates' claim that Jay owed Strang money. This matter should be through explored. Jay is displeased at John Lyon's removal of the house without first obtaining Jay's permission. This, coupled with the stoppage of work, h...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1799 December 16]

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[Document, 1800 December 08]

17. [Document, 1800 December 08]

[Document, 1800 December 18]

18. [Document, 1800 December 18]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 18, 1800
  • Summary: Have all of his letters arrived? Peter should acknowledge each one. He has often considered the question of appointing Peter to the minor offices for which so many content. He feels that these offices consume too much time and do not add to profession...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1800 February 22]

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[Document, 1800 January 02]

20. [Document, 1800 January 02]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 02, 1800
  • Summary: He is not displeased with him, but has found it well to acknowledge all letters received to assure that all correspondence written reaches its destination. At times Peter tends to procrastinate, which is a bad habit, particularly when engaged in impor...
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