The papers of John Jay

You Searched For

[Document, 1781 July 18]

1. [Document, 1781 July 18]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee) Livingston, Susan (Author)
Date: July 18, 1781
Summary: Text of letter written out for Peter by his aunt, Susan Livingston, but with a neatly printed signature which is presumably Peter's. Is learning his lessons well from his Aunt Susan. Aunt Catharine sends him books from Philadelphia. He has finished th...
Number of Images: 4

[Document, 1794 June 20]

2. [Document, 1794 June 20]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: June 20, 1794
Summary: Arrival in London. Presentation to Grenville. Court in mourning for Duke of Mecklenburg, Queen's brother. Americans in London. Trip from Falmouth-visits to tin mines. England's cold, rainy weather.
Number of Images: 3

[Document, 1794 June 29]

3. [Document, 1794 June 29]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: June 29, 1794
Summary: Hospitality shown them in London. Messages from Mrs. Low. The poor circumstances of the family of the Count de Moustier. John Jay has not forgot picture for William. Maria and Nancy would not care for London. Most of "the genteel people" now in the co...
Number of Images: 3

[Document, 1794 May 13]

4. [Document, 1794 May 13]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: May 13, 1794
Summary: Ship still lies where Munro left them previous evening. Letter will be sent by boat which delivered letters for Scattergood. Peter sick for an hour or two yesterday; all feeling well today. Ducks laying. Goat giving milk. All well, "thought our look i...
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1794 May 13]

5. [Document, 1794 May 13]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: May 13, 1794
Summary: A good wind has come up and they are under way in order to get to sea. Will dispatch letter with pilot. Went ashore in afternoon and bought two additional sheep and fresh fish.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1795 February 08]

6. [Document, 1795 February 08]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: February 08, 1795
Summary: Although Treaty finished, John Jay still occupied by minor business. Rheumatism his only physical complaint; seems better than when he left America.
Number of Images: 3

[Document, 1795 February 08]

7. [Document, 1795 February 08]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: February 08, 1795
Summary: Bad weather prevented the arrival of ships from America; now his anxiety is relieved. Believes the removal of Plato from the family is a good thing; he was getting too mischievous. Wants to hear from Maria, and if she still likes her school in Bethleh...
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1795 January 02]

8. [Document, 1795 January 02]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: January 02, 1795
Summary: Trip to Edinburgh. Meeting with Peter Jay Munro's father. Impressed with beauty of Edinburgh. Both he and John Jay well.
Number of Images: 4

[Document, 1795 January 02]

9. [Document, 1795 January 02]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: January 02, 1795
Summary: Trip to Edinburgh. Meeting with Peter Jay Munro's father. Impressed with beauty of Edinburgh. Both he and John Jay well.
Number of Images: 3

[Document, 1795 March 07]

10. [Document, 1795 March 07]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: March 07, 1795
Summary: Peter and John Jay anxious to hear of fate of treaty. Assume that it has been object of much abuse and that "certain party in New York and a worthy Senator at their head have been the most forward to reprobate and Oppose it." This party, however, must...
Number of Images: 3

[Document, 1795 March 13]

11. [Document, 1795 March 13]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: March 13, 1795
Summary: Is performing Trumbull's duties while Trumbull in Germany. Purchase of apple trees. Disappointed at anti-federalist victories in Congressional elections.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1799 July 19]

12. [Document, 1799 July 19]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: July 19, 1799
Summary: Riots have broken out concerning a house in which a man was said to have been murdered; quelled by calling out the militia. Family news. Hopes for recovery of her health.
Number of Images: 3

[Document, 1800 September 06]

13. [Document, 1800 September 06]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: September 06, 1800
Summary: Has received the hair she (Sarah Livingston Jay) sent; Mrs. Cortlandt has promised to make up a frisette (hairpiece) as soon as possible. Has heard that her health has improved greatly from trips to Lebanon and Oak Hill, but is sorry to have heard all...
Number of Images: 2