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[Document, 1802 December 28]

81. [Document, 1802 December 28]

  • Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 28, 1802
  • Summary: On board the L'Ivention, he is writing this to go ashore at Gibraltar which they are approaching. The weather has been mild although the winds so far have been adverse.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1802 January 08]

82. [Document, 1802 January 08]

  • Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 08, 1802
  • Summary: Encloses an account against Augustus Jay's estate. Has paid up the canal shares and has agreed to set off the interest against the dividend since the payments were long since due.
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1802 March 08]

83. [Document, 1802 March 08]

  • Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 08, 1802
  • Summary: Encloses a letter from Alderman Lenox, presumably about John Jay's portrait sitting. Van der Lyn, said to be "far superior to Stuart" has been commissioned to paint it. Also encloses the deed to Dr. Rockwell signed by Sir James.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1802 November 04]

84. [Document, 1802 November 04]

[Document, 1802 November 26]

85. [Document, 1802 November 26]

  • Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 26, 1802
  • Summary: Intends to sail the next day. Has made arrangements for William although the situation is not completely satisfactory. The estimate for a good brick house on the Stone Street lot is about 1600 pounds. As an attempt will be made to turn out several dir...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1802 October 15]

86. [Document, 1802 October 15]

  • Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 15, 1802
  • Summary: A fire in New Street has destroyed Munro's stable, but John Jay's was spared. Has spoken to Sir James Jay, who is agreeable to a final settlement of John Jay's account against him.
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1803 December 02]

87. [Document, 1803 December 02]

  • Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 02, 1803
  • Summary: Has been collecting money from Mr. Church, Mr. Pope's and Michael's tenants. North American bank stock and other bank accounts mentioned. Has given power of attorney to someone in Washington whom Mr. Leon Bleecker recommended. Transaction with Mr. Mur...
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1803 May 14]

88. [Document, 1803 May 14]

  • Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 14, 1803
  • Summary: Rumors of war between England and France prevented the sailing of the English vessel on which Peter was to go from Leghorn to Genoa; he therefore went in a felucca and thence by land to Paris. Has seen Mme. Lafayette and expect to see her husband Mond...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1804 April 06]

89. [Document, 1804 April 06]

  • Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 06, 1804
  • Summary: Is glad Maria's health is better but is concerned about Uncle Peter (Jay)'s complaints. Was planning on returning from Bermuda this month but will probably remain sometime longer. Terrible weather has forced many ships. A doctor in Bermuda has prescri...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1804 February 10]

90. [Document, 1804 February 10]

  • Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 10, 1804
  • Summary: Has had an illness since he left America (for Bermuda); is now recovered but still concerned about his health. An American has lent Peter his horse and Judge Territt has given him a saddle. There are very few tradesmen on the island except Negroes, wh...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1804 February 29]

91. [Document, 1804 February 29]

  • Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 29, 1804
  • Summary: Several vessels (American) have been sent there by British cruisers on suspicion of being French or Dutch property. One has been tried and dismissed and a part of the cargo has been retained for further proof. This caution is not pleasing to those inv...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1804 June 03]

92. [Document, 1804 June 03]

[Document, 1804 June 27]

93. [Document, 1804 June 27]

  • Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 27, 1804
  • Summary: Has come to New York to be with Mr. Felicchi who showed him so much attention in Europe. Col. Trumbull and his wife have just returned from England and might visit Bedford on their way to Connecticut.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1804 March 24]

94. [Document, 1804 March 24]

[Document, 1806 June 15]

95. [Document, 1806 June 15]

  • Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 15, 1806
  • Summary: Sincerely regrets the unexpected death of Dr. Charleton. Worries about Maria's health and wishes to find something to occupy her mind. Amos is a little indisposed but otherwise everyone is fine in Bedford and wishes for John Jay's return. Love to Mari...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1806 March 05]

96. [Document, 1806 March 05]

  • Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 05, 1806
  • Summary: Has been collecting money from Mr. Church, Mr. Pope's and Michael's tenants. North American bank stock and other bank accounts mentioned. Has given power of attorney to someone in Washington whom Mr. Leon Bleecker recommended. Transaction with Mr. Mur...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1806 March 12]

97. [Document, 1806 March 12]

  • Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 12, 1806
  • Summary: Family news. Major Olmstead has had a conference with Mr. Strebeck and the Bishop. The former has given him a certificate with which Peter is dissatisfied because it only denies that "Mr. S. had assented that all the Congregation had made him pay for ...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1807 August 21]

98. [Document, 1807 August 21]

  • Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 21, 1807
  • Summary: On his passage from New York to Albany his vessel encountered Robert Fulton's steam boat. Peter went on board and spoke to Fulton, who said the boat would move in still water at five miles an hour. The greatest objections to the invention arise from t...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1807 February 22]

99. [Document, 1807 February 22]

  • Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 22, 1807
  • Summary: Was detained at Rye by bad weather and roads; Uncle Frederick Jay lent him the phaeton and a fur coat so he could get to New York comfortably. Paid him the 100 pounds provided by John Jay and received General Clarkson's check. Discussion of Mr. Bleeck...
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1807 June 20]

100. [Document, 1807 June 20]