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[Document, 1791 November 23]

21. [Document, 1791 November 23]

  • Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 23, 1791
  • Summary: Has visited Uncle Frederick. Although he has read Life of Cicero attentively, cannot point out acts of indiscretion; but his misfortunes were due to his vanity and irresolution. Same as NNC: 8359, Jay (M) - f.35, of which this appears to be a retained...
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[Document, 1791 November 23]

22. [Document, 1791 November 23]

  • Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 23, 1791
  • Summary: Received letter of 12th, and has read the life of Cicero. Although he cannot point out particular acts of indiscretion to which Cicero's downfall may be attributed, he thinks the reasons for his downfall were vanity and irresolution.
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[Document, 1791 November 29]

23. [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]

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[Document, 1792 April 25]

25. [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, 1792 April 29]

26. [Document, 1792 April 29]

  • Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 29, 1792
  • Summary: Election just ended in New York a few days ago; hopes to be able to congratulate his father on his success in it soon. Surprised to hear from Peter Munro how much opposition there was in Rye. Cattle from Marlborough arrived from Providence and seem we...
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[Document, 1792 May 09]

27. [Document, 1792 May 09]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 09, 1792
  • Summary: Has not been able to write until now -- few inns can afford candles fit to read or write by. Happy the cattle has arrived. Discusses their condition. Paid 20 dollars for the bull, 21 for the two heifers and 3 for driving them to Providence. Election a...
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[Document, 1792 September 27]

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[Document, 1793 February 16]

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[Document, 1793 November 16]

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[Document, 1793 November 23]

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[Document, 1794 April 22]

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[Document, 1794 December 28]

33. [Document, 1794 December 28]

  • Name: Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 28, 1794
  • Summary: Elections for House of Representatives in the State. Machinations involved in the nomination of Chief Justice Morris. Difficulties of winning voters to Morris's interest: "Few men are more unpopular than the late Chief Justice and I doubt whether his ...
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[Document, 1794 January 10]

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[Document, 1794 June 20]

35. [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.
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[Document, 1794 June 22]

36. [Document, 1794 June 22]

  • Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 22, 1794
  • Summary: Arrival in Britain. Trip through country to London. Impressions of England. Battles of French and British fleets discussed. "It is surprising what great sans culottes the young Americans here have become, most of them have been at Paris and describe h...
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[Document, 1794 June 22]

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[Document, 1794 June 29]

38. [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...
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[Document, 1794 May 13]

39. [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...
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[Document, 1794 May 13]

40. [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.
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