The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1775 December 04]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: December 04, 1775
Summary: Has only received one letter from Sarah Livingston Jay since his return; fears someone is intercepting their correspondence. Is beginning to wish very much for the start of the holidays (holy days) and believes Congress will call a short adjournment t...
Number of Images: 1

2. [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

3. [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

4. [Document, 1775 December 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: December 12, 1775
Summary: Has heard only once from Sarah Livingston Jay and not at all from his father and brother, a fact that gives him much anxiety. If she should hear any news from Rye, she should let him know. Hopefully he will be able to come home for Christmas, but wish...
Number of Images: 1

5. [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

6. [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

7. [Document, 1775 July 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: July 10, 1775
Summary: Has been frustrated by difficulty of getting a letter to her in New York; was told that Mr. Livingston was going, but found out too late to write. The weather being very warm in Philadelphia, he wishes Congress could move their meetings north. Will se...
Number of Images: 1

8. [Document, 1775 June 22]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: June 22, 1775
Summary: Happy to have the opportunity to write, not merely for his own happiness, but because it gives Sarah Livingston Jay pleasure to hear of his welfare. Arrived in Philadelphia the day after he left her, but with low spirits because of her anxiety at his ...
Number of Images: 2

9. [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

10. [Document, 1775 May 20]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: May 20, 1775
Summary: Uneasy because Sarah Livingston Jay has not written and might not be in good health. Has only the time to write short letters. Jenny Gibbons sends greetings to Sally and hopes she will stop by Philadelphia whenever she goes to Bristol. Has very little...
Number of Images: 1

11. [Document, 1775 May 23]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: May 23, 1775
Summary: Personal letter. Advice to her to keep her spirits up.
Number of Images: 2

12. [Document, 1775 November 27]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: November 27, 1775
Summary: Only got as far as Woodbridge, New Jersey after leaving New York on the way back to Philadelphia. Mr. Dean's surtout (greatcoat) and Mr. Claas's shoes, buckles and brushes were stolen from their carriage at the inn and have not been recovered. Has hea...
Number of Images: 1

13. [Document, 1775 October 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: October 11, 1775
Summary: Personal letter. Avoid writing anything which, if published, would give you any concern.
Number of Images: 1

14. [Document, 1775 October 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: October 26, 1775
Summary: Personal letter. Departure of members of New York delegation keeps him in Congress constantly.
Number of Images: 2

15. [Document, 1775 September 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: September 18, 1775
Summary: Personal letter. If she says or writes, civil things to his father, do them tenderly. Intolerable weather in Philadelphia.
Number of Images: 2

16. [Document, 1775 September 29]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: September 29, 1775
Summary: Personal letter telling her of a pleasant outing the Congress had as guests of the Committee of Safety.
Number of Images: 2

17. [Document, 1776 April 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: April 05, 1776
Summary: Had been anxious because of her silence. Glad to have news of the Rye family. Jay has found a "little glass" of the kind her letter alluded to; he will try to get more.
Number of Images: 2

18. [Document, 1776 July 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: July 12, 1776
Summary: Because he believed that the British had landed on Staten Island and marched to Elizabeth, John Jay, very concerned, sent Dyckman to see if Sarah Livingston Jay needed anything. Praised her coolness during the scare. Is glad their son, Peter Jay, is w...
Number of Images: 1

19. [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

20. [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

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4. [Document, 1775 December 12]

5. [Document, 1775 December 23]

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7. [Document, 1775 July 10]

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12. [Document, 1775 November 27]

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14. [Document, 1775 October 26]

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16. [Document, 1775 September 29]

17. [Document, 1776 April 05]

18. [Document, 1776 July 12]

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