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Document, 1774 July 01

1. Document, 1774 July 01

  • Name: Philips, Maria Eliza (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1774 July 01
  • Summary: Is sorry that she was unable to be a bridesmaid, but her father did not wish her to go to town during the warm weather. Please visit her at Philipsborough whenever in the neighborhood. Congratulations to Mr. Jay.
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1774 May 06

2. Document, 1774 May 06

  • Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Livingston, Susannah French (Addressee)
  • Date: 1774 May 06
  • Summary: Gives account of her journey so far. First, traveled to Rye and saw the blind children, Peter and Ann Jay. Feared her own reaction but calmed by their cheerfulness. Was more upset seeing their mother, who was very ill but much ...
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1775 December 04

3. Document, 1775 December 04

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1775 December 04
  • 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 ca...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1775 December 08

4. Document, 1775 December 08

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1775 December 08
  • 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
Document, 1775 December 08

5. Document, 1775 December 08

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1775 December 08
  • 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
Document, 1775 December 12

6. Document, 1775 December 12

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1775 December 12
  • 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...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1775 December 23

7. Document, 1775 December 23

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1775 December 23
  • 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 ...
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1775 December 23

8. Document, 1775 December 23

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1775 December 23
  • 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 ...
  • Number of Images: 3
Document, 1775 July 10

9. Document, 1775 July 10

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1775 July 10
  • 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...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1775 June 22

10. Document, 1775 June 22

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1775 June 22
  • Summary: Personal letter. Jay visited, and he is sorry that Sarah did not accompany him.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1775 June 22

11. Document, 1775 June 22

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1775 June 22
  • 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 becaus...
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1775 May 16

12. Document, 1775 May 16

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1775 May 16
  • Summary: The Quakers take up arms here. They have formed two companies and go through their maneuvers well.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1775 May 20

13. Document, 1775 May 20

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1775 May 20
  • 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 ...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1775 May 23

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Document, 1775 May 30

15. Document, 1775 May 30

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1775 May 30
  • Summary: Personal letter expressing affection for Sarah Jay and sending respects to her family.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1775 November 27

16. Document, 1775 November 27

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1775 November 27
  • Summary: Only got as far as Woodbridge, New Jersey after leaving New York on the way back to Philadelphia. Mr. DeanÆs surtout (greatcoat) and Mr. ClaasÆs shoes, buckles and brushes were stolen from their carriage at the inn and have not...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1775 October 06

17. Document, 1775 October 06

Document, 1775 October 11

18. Document, 1775 October 11

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1775 October 11
  • Summary: Personal letter. Avoid writing anything which, if published, would give you any concern.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1775 October 26

19. Document, 1775 October 26

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: 1775 October 26
  • Summary: Personal letter. Departure of members of New York delegation keeps him in Congress constantly.
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1775 September 18

20. Document, 1775 September 18

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