The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1775 December 08]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: December 08, 1775
Summary: The "uncertain fate" of Jay's letters lends him to be cautious & reserved in turn. Jay has received Sally's letter, and is very glad to hear that she is well.
Number of Images: 1

2. [Document, 1775 December 08]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: December 08, 1775
Summary: Not consistent with prudence to write with as much freedom as he would like. Happy that Sally is well and hopes for their domestic happiness.
Number of Images: 1

3. [Document, 1775 December 23]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: December 23, 1775
Summary: New York Convention will now pay delegates 4 dollars per day for attendance at this and the last Congress. Only five New York delegates are there, Colonel Morris and Mr. Lewis being absent, so JJ cannot leave until the session adjourns. Hopes to join ...
Number of Images: 3

4. [Document, 1775 December 23]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: December 23, 1775
Summary: The New York delegates to get $4 a day, which will not make up for the financial loss Jay has sustained. However, the honor seems to be considered equivalent to the residue. Cannot get away the next week because it would leave New York without ample r...
Number of Images: 2

5. [Document, 1775 May 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: May 16, 1775
Summary: The Quakers take up arms here. They have formed two companies and go through their maneuvers well.
Number of Images: 1

6. [Document, 1776 July 17]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: July 17, 1776
Summary: The Convention has appointed Jay on a committee to set out for Albany. Jay happy because he needs exercise. Mrs. Jay will receive letter from him before his return. Attended the funeral of Mrs. Lawrence. Providence has been kind to the Jays and we sho...
Number of Images: 2

7. [Document, 1776 July 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: July 21, 1776
Summary: Jay has arrived at Poughkeepsie in perfect health. Has visited the forts in the highlands. Hopes for the recovery of Mrs. Jay's health. Indulges himself in imagining scenes of happiness between them.
Number of Images: 1

8. [Document, 1777 July 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: July 03, 1777
Summary: Received hers of 25th and 27th. His anxiety that she would be taken prisoner when she journeyed to Elizabeth Town was compensated by the "benefit of pleasure" which she received from the trip. Enemy movements in New Jersey. Received gloves which fit v...
Number of Images: 3

9. [Document, 1779 January 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: January 18, 1779
Summary: No house yet but hopefully will have one by the middle of February. His term as delegate expires at the beginning of March, though, so unless it is extended it might not be worth the trouble.
Number of Images: 1

10. [Document, 1779 January 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: January 18, 1779
Summary: Heard about Sally from her brother yesterday. No home will be available in Philadelphia until the middle of February, and since Jay's term in office will expire as a delegate the 1st of March, he wonders whether it is worthwhile to bring her there for...
Number of Images: 1

11. [Document, 1783 February 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author)
Date: February 03, 1783
Summary: Ask Franklin to have dinner with them on February 7.
Number of Images: 1

12. [Document, 1788 July 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: July 05, 1788
Summary: Family letter. Colonel W.S. Livingston brought news of Virginia ratification. Celebration of the 4th of July.
Number of Images: 1

13. [Document, 1788 June 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: June 21, 1788
Summary: Poughkeepsie convention in session. Only two members absent. As yet, little contention. "The opposition to the proposed Constitution appears formidable, though more so from numbers than other considerations." Outcome still uncertain. Comments on famil...
Number of Images: 1

14. [Document, 1788 June 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: June 21, 1788
Summary: Poughkeepsie convention in session. Only two members absent. As yet, little contention. "The opposition to the proposed Constitution appears formidable, though more so from numbers than other considerations." Outcome still uncertain. Comments on famil...
Number of Images: 1

15. [Document, 1790 May 20]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: May 20, 1790
Summary: Worried about the family catching influenza; expects to leave for Boston the day after tomorrow. Considering distance, and that same horses are to cover the distance, he will have to travel moderately. Expects to be home by middle of June. Visited Mrs...
Number of Images: 1

16. [Document, 1790 May 20]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: May 20, 1790
Summary: Worried about the family catching influenza; expects to leave for Boston the day after tomorrow. Considering distance, and that same horses are to cover the distance, he will have to travel moderately. Expects to be home by middle of June. Visited Mrs...
Number of Images: 2

17. [Document, 1791 August 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: August 03, 1791
Summary: Glad she and children enjoyed excursion to Long Island. Expects to leave shortly for Sussex. Fill the stable with hay as the price begins to rise in Philadelphia.
Number of Images: 1

18. [Document, 1794 April 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: April 15, 1794
Summary: Will see her sooner than expected, for it seems he will be appointed to post in London to head off war. Feels it is his duty, though nothing could be further from his personal preferences. Must trust to Providence. Say nothing of possible nomination u...
Number of Images: 1

19. [Document, 1794 April 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: April 15, 1794
Summary: Will see her sooner than expected, for it seems he will be appointed to post in London to head off war. Feels it is his duty, though nothing could be further from his personal preferences. Must trust to Providence. Say nothing of possible nomination u...
Number of Images: 2

20. [Document, 1794 July 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: July 18, 1794
Summary: This letter to go by Mr. Roche. Approval of transaction with Mr. Grant. Has received three letters from her-last dated June 13.
Number of Images: 1

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