The papers of John Jay

21. [Document, 1812 January 12]

Name: Strong, Henry P. (Henry Pierce), 1785-1835 (Author) Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Addressee)
Date: January 12, 1812
Summary: Thanks him for the favorable remarks on his sermon. Eloquence is important to the ministerial functions. The observations on extempore preaching are just, but his practice does not conform to them, as he cannot write as many sermons as he feels it bes...
Number of Images: 3

22. [Document, 1812 July 31]

Name: Kean, Peter, 1787 or 1788-1828 (Author) Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Addressee)
Date: July 31, 1812
Summary: Congratulations on the "pleasing intelligence you give me about yourself." Has been busy spreading Republicanism throughout the country against the October election. Invites him to visit when he is next in the New York vicinity. The Nautilus and two o...
Number of Images: 2

23. [Document, 1812 June 24]

Name: Jay, Maria (Author) Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Addressee)
Date: June 24, 1812
Summary: News of family and friends. The news of the outbreak of the war has thrown everyone into consternation.
Number of Images: 2

24. [Document, 1812 March 02]

Name: Jay, Maria (Author) Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Addressee) Jay, Sarah Louisa (Author)
Date: March 02, 1812
Summary: Family news.
Number of Images: 2

25. [Document, 1812 March 27]

Name: Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 27, 1812
Summary: Family letter.
Number of Images: 2

26. [Document, 1812 May 06]

Name: Jay, Maria (Author) Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Addressee)
Date: May 06, 1812
Summary: Expresses wishes for his happiness in his coming marriage. Family news.
Number of Images: 2

27. [Document, 1812 May 08]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Addressee)
Date: May 08, 1812
Summary: Best wishes to his brother on his engagement.
Number of Images: 1

28. [Document, 1812 May 15]

Name: Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 15, 1812
Summary: His departure from New York will be delayed by the death of Mr. McVickar.
Number of Images: 2

29. [Document, 1812 May 18]

Name: Jay, Maria (Author) Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Addressee)
Date: May 18, 1812
Summary: Expresses sympathy on the death of Mr. McVickar.
Number of Images: 3

30. [Document, 1812 November 13]

Name: Strong, Henry P. (Henry Pierce), 1785-1835 (Author) Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Addressee)
Date: November 13, 1812
Summary: Wishes him happiness in his marriage. Their difference of religion does not lessen his joy at William's regard for things unseen and eternal. Will be leaving the city soon as his church cannot afford to pay his salary.
Number of Images: 3

31. [Document, 1812 September 04]

Name: Kean, Peter, 1787 or 1788-1828 (Author) Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Addressee)
Date: September 04, 1812
Summary: Expresses his thanks for the kindnesses the Jay family has shown him. Congratulates William on his marriage.
Number of Images: 2

32. [Document, 1812 September 07]

Name: Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 07, 1812
Summary: Looks forward to introducing Augusta to his father.
Number of Images: 1

33. [Document, 1812 September 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Addressee)
Date: September 16, 1812
Summary: Expresses pleasure at William's approaching marriage. Hopes that the expectations of both families will be realized.
Number of Images: 1

34. [Document, 1813 April 20]

Name: Jay, Maria (Author) Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Addressee)
Date: April 20, 1813
Summary: Family news.
Number of Images: 3

35. [Document, 1813 August 08]

Name: Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: August 08, 1813
Number of Images: 2

36. [Document, 1813 August 18]

Name: Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 18, 1813
Summary: Announces the birth of his daughter yesterday.
Number of Images: 1

37. [Document, 1813 August 20]

Name: Jay, Maria (Author) Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Addressee)
Date: August 20, 1813
Summary: Congratulates him on the birth of his daughter. News of family and friends.
Number of Images: 3

38. [Document, 1813 August 26]

Name: Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 26, 1813
Summary: Family news. After applying at almost every bookstore in the city, he has succeeded in procuring three copies of Mr. Morris' oration; the edition has had an astonishing sale.
Number of Images: 1

39. [Document, 1813 February 04]

Name: Jay, Maria (Author) Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Addressee)
Date: February 04, 1813
Summary: Reports of the fever at Albany are greatly exaggerated, although two or three members of the Legislature have died. Family news.
Number of Images: 2

40. [Document, 1813 February 26]

Name: Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 26, 1813
Summary: His arrival at Bedford will be delayed by unforeseen circumstances. The French have evacuated Spain. Jacob Van Rensselaer has been appointed Secretary of State, and Solomon Van Rensselaer Attorney General.
Number of Images: 2

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