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[Document, 1787 May 20]

61. [Document, 1787 May 20]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: May 20, 1787
  • Summary: Been in Rye with Peter and Nancy. In Bedford at the farm to oversee construction, which goes slower than he had hoped.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1787 n.d.]

62. [Document, 1787 n.d.]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1787 n.d.
  • Summary: Arrived there on Saturday, laid low by dysentery, hopes to continue on to Rye on Saturday. The next day Jay opened the letter to include a note that he would not go on to Rye on Saturday, as doctor felt he should not do so.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1788 July 01]

63. [Document, 1788 July 01]

[Document, 1788 July 05]

64. [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
[Document, 1788 July 30]

65. [Document, 1788 July 30]

[Document, 1788 June 21]

66. [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
[Document, 1788 June 21]

67. [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
[Document, 1790 May 20]

68. [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
[Document, 1790 May 20]

69. [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
[Document, 1791 August 03]

70. [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
Document, 1794 April 09

71. Document, 1794 April 09

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1794 April 09
  • Summary: ALS. Refers to his wife Sarah as Sally. Comments to his wife that he dined with President Washington. Relates there is a suspenseful atmosphere in the capital over a possible war with Britain. He says peace will probably prevai...
  • Number of Images: 0
[Document, 1794 April 15]

72. [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
[Document, 1794 April 15]

73. [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
[Document, 1794 April 16]

74. [Document, 1794 April 16]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: April 16, 1794
  • Summary: Nomination has been made this day for his mission to England. Decision will be made tomorrow. Very busy--Court did not adjourn until between 8 and 9 last night. Thinks her suggestion on wedding invitation is correct. "How little do we perceive of thin...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1794 April 19]

75. [Document, 1794 April 19]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: April 19, 1794
  • Summary: Consideration of the embargo kept Senate from voting on his appointment as envoy. Yesterday, but expects matter to be considered today. "No appointment ever operated more unpleasantly upon me" but he feels he must carry through the mission. Trusts in ...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1794 April 20]

76. [Document, 1794 April 20]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: April 20, 1794
  • Summary: Reply to her letter of April 18. Shares her sorrow at their parting. They must confide in God's will and protection. Doubtful about taking Peter with him to London. Will discuss it with her when they are reunited. Senate approved of his nomination. Bu...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1794 August 13]

77. [Document, 1794 August 13]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: August 13, 1794
  • Summary: John Jay is upset because he has, as yet, received no letters from Sarah.-"You know how natural it is for those who are absent from their families and friends to be sollicitous to hear from them as well as of them--"John Jay and Peter well, John Jay m...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1794 August 16]

78. [Document, 1794 August 16]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: August 16, 1794
  • Summary: Jewelry for Polly is ready. Grand has moved to Switzerland. Mr. Grant of Jamaica (Uncle of New York Grant) is in London. Peter begins to be homesick. Novelty has worn off. John Jay writes: "I wish we were all entering the Street door, and you and the ...
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1794 December 13

79. Document, 1794 December 13

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1794 December 13
  • Summary: ALS. Writes to his wife about family matters. Hopes to be with her in a few months. Expresses considerable pleasure over a letter written to him by his daughter Maria. Remarks that they have many reasons to be pleased with thei...
  • Number of Images: 0
[Document, 1794 December 13]

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