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[Document, 1796 July 29]

421. [Document, 1796 July 29]

  • Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Livingston, Catherine (Addressee)
  • Date: July 29, 1796
  • Summary: She is feeling better, and has formed a pleasant acquaintanceship with Mrs. Van Cortlandt. Maria's boils seem better. Regards to family and the children.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1796 July 29]

422. [Document, 1796 July 29]

  • Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Livingston, Catherine (Addressee)
  • Date: July 29, 1796
  • Summary: Her maid Hetty is displeased with the landlady, and has set out for New York. Although a maid is not a necessity, propriety dictates that she have a maid with her. Please arrange to have Eliza travel to Lebanon; she will be equal to any tasks which mi...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1796 July 31]

423. [Document, 1796 July 31]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: July 31, 1796
  • Summary: Went to Rye with William yesterday; everyone was in good health. Is glad the accommodations are good; it will render the water at the Springs more efficacious. Nancy wrote; he shall reassure her as to her mother's and Maria's well-being in Lebanon. Th...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1796 March 03]

424. [Document, 1796 March 03]

  • Name: Symmes, Susan Livingston (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: March 03, 1796
  • Summary: Typed copy. The inhabitants of the land in the Ohio Territory around the Symmes' are busy making maple sugar. It is "very pretty looking sugar, tho I can't be reconciled to the taste; we give from 15d. to a quarr. of a doll. pr. pd. according to its q...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1796 March 3]

425. [Document, 1796 March 3]

  • Name: Symmes, Susan Livingston (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: March 3, 1796
  • Summary: Describes Ohio Territory and maple sugar camps that have sprung up there. In a postscript addressed to Maria Jay, describes the marriage of her stepdaughter to William Henry Harrison. Governor Symmes disapproved the match; Anthony Wayne helped arrange...
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1797 February 12]

426. [Document, 1797 February 12]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
  • Date: February 12, 1797
  • Summary: While the sessions of the legislature will be at the City of Albany, he believes it will be possible for him to continue to reside in New York. Business instructions pertaining to the rental of properties. A report is circulating that there was a seri...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1797 February 22]

427. [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]

428. [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]

429. [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 January 12]

430. [Document, 1797 January 12]

[Document, 1797 March 10]

431. [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, 1797 November 06]

432. [Document, 1797 November 06]

  • Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 06, 1797
  • Summary: Will send his portmanteau tomorrow, would he give Mrs. Cortlandt some muslin that Maria wants made for her? She is also to acquire cardinals for the girls. William disappointed that his guns and sword were not with the presents that Peter last sent to...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1798 August 06]

433. [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 August 07]

434. [Document, 1798 August 07]

[Document, 1798 February 26]

435. [Document, 1798 February 26]

[Document, 1798 January 05]

436. [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]

437. [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]

438. [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]

439. [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]

440. [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