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[Document, 1797 February 22]

361. [Document, 1797 February 22]

  • Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Symmes, Susan Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: February 22, 1797
  • Summary: Family news. They learned of the death of Essex Ridley shortly before they were to leave for the ball celebrating Washington's birthday. Peter A. Jay is heartsick and the entire family is depressed.
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1797 February 28]

362. [Document, 1797 February 28]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: February 28, 1797
  • Summary: Session of legislature likely to continue into April. The river is clearing of ice, and once the way is clear to New York the incentives toward adjournment will increase. No indication has been given of the wish that the Governor reside at Albany-so J...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1797 January 01]

363. [Document, 1797 January 01]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: January 01, 1797
  • Summary: Has arrived at Albany, but the trip was made so rapidly under the threat of poor weather, that he did not have an opportunity to visit friends along the route. Saw Van Schaack at Kinderhook. Accommodations for Jay at Rosebooms are pleasant, but he can...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1797 March 10]

364. [Document, 1797 March 10]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: March 10, 1797
  • Summary: Instructions for sending nails to Bedford for John Nichol's house. Seat of government has been transferred to Albany, but the bill is silent concerning the residence of the Governor. There is some talk of providing a house for the Governor, but nothin...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1798 August 06]

365. [Document, 1798 August 06]

  • Name: Watkins, Judith Livingston (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: August 06, 1798
  • Summary: Family news. Asks that Mr. Jay purchase for her a Negro girl; "The bill of sale can be made out in Susan's name... to prevent any future investigation..." Has had news from New York of their brother's duel.
  • Number of Images: 5
[Document, 1798 February 26]

366. [Document, 1798 February 26]

[Document, 1798 January 05]

367. [Document, 1798 January 05]

  • Name: Watkins, Judith Livingston (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: January 05, 1798
  • Summary: Mr. John Watkins prepares to leave for New York and will be able to see the Jays. Being isolated in the "rude wilderness" makes her remember with fondness her friends in New York. Will not send for their children this winter, as the snow will probably...
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1798 July 14]

368. [Document, 1798 July 14]

  • Name: Symmes, Susan Livingston (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: July 14, 1798
  • Summary: Will accept Sarah's invitation if she cannot come to Oakhill. Has opened a school and hopes Ann will attend. Family news.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1798 June 28]

369. [Document, 1798 June 28]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: June 28, 1798
  • Summary: Maria's picture is almost finished, although not an exact likeness. Mrs. Munro and the baby are well. Visited with Mrs. Jones last night; the family is still very distressed. Her sister Susan arrived in New York. Little Susan Ridley seems very promisi...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1798 March 02]

370. [Document, 1798 March 02]

  • Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author)
  • Date: March 02, 1798
  • Summary: Concerning Mary's proposal, entering into any such bargains would be imprudent on Sarah's part. Perhaps Brockholst and "your Mr. Livingston" should confer on the matter so that a final decision can be reached.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1799 August 15]

371. [Document, 1799 August 15]

  • Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 15, 1799
  • Summary: Family news. City does not seem to have yellow fever to any great degree. Travelled to New York on 19th August, saw Frederick Jay who is sick with dysentery.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1799 December 29]

372. [Document, 1799 December 29]

  • Name: Munro, Margaret (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: December 29, 1799
  • Summary: Sends a trunk of new dresses for the girls. Seamstress Anne Mount is busy sewing for the actresses, and her charges are quite high. Mrs. Hill made these clothes.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1799 July 12]

373. [Document, 1799 July 12]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: July 12, 1799
  • Summary: Sally Jay is going to school; she will attend a few hours a day as Jay does not believe in making long attendance a means of getting children out of the way. Cool weather and showers keep the meadows and fields green.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1799 July 15]

374. [Document, 1799 July 15]

  • Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 15, 1799
  • Summary: Their friends in Rye are well. Drank tea with Mrs. Purdy. Little Wig (William Jay) loves his pony. Please take care of his own health.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1799 July 19]

375. [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, 1799 July 21]

376. [Document, 1799 July 21]

  • Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 21, 1799
  • Summary: Thought to be home from Rye by now, but Peter and Polly will not hear of her and Ann leaving until they recover their health. Sorry to say that Sarah Livingston Jay and Cousin Munro's daughter Margaret are both thin. Is glad William likes school. Plea...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1799 July 27]

377. [Document, 1799 July 27]

  • Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 27, 1799
  • Summary: Family news. Perhaps John Jay should make a trip to Bedford to accelerate business there. Yellow fever has broken out in New York City, causing several deaths.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1799 July 30]

378. [Document, 1799 July 30]

  • Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 30, 1799
  • Summary: Still at Rye and all are well. Expects Peter Jay as soon as the Court session ends. John Jay's brother complains of health indispositions; Jay should visit him soon. His manner is very friendly to Mrs. Jay and Ann.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1799 May 31]

379. [Document, 1799 May 31]

  • Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 31, 1799
  • Summary: Anxious about Jay's health, with the weather and the traveling. Was disappointed to not hear from Maria but hopes she may return with Mrs. Treat and Miss Blecker; Mrs. Jay misses her greatly. The children are in good health; Ann is answering a letter ...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1800 April 18]

380. [Document, 1800 April 18]

  • Name: Livingston, Catherine (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: April 18, 1800
  • Summary: Urges Sarah to leave Albany as soon as possible, as she should be at Oak Hill before the warm weather comes if she hopes to recover her health.
  • Number of Images: 3