The papers of John Jay

[Document, 1779 April 11]

1. [Document, 1779 April 11]

Name: Johnson, Joshua, 1742-1802 (Author) Carmichael, William, -1795 (Addressee)
Date: April 11, 1779
Summary: Reports projected British expedition from New York through Connecticut "to burn and destroy all before them."
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1781 January 21]

2. [Document, 1781 January 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Johnson, Joshua, 1742-1802 (Addressee)
Date: January 21, 1781
Summary: Several letters brought to L'Orient and put into the post office there have not reached him in Madrid. In the future, ask captains to give letters for Jay to Johnson for transmittal. All letters to Jay put into the post office go first to Paris for in...
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1781 November 19]

3. [Document, 1781 November 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Johnson, Joshua, 1742-1802 (Addressee)
Date: November 19, 1781
Summary: Is pleased to hear that Johnson has 3 ships in the American trade. It is best to ship often to Jay but only a little at a time -- in order to avoid capture as much as possible. Asks for thread, linen, handkerchiefs, etc.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1781 September 5]

4. [Document, 1781 September 5]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Johnson, Joshua, 1742-1802 (Addressee)
Date: September 5, 1781
Summary: Asks him to send linen and blankets by three different ships to Robert Morris for the use of Jay's father's family.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1783 August 22]

5. [Document, 1783 August 22]

Name: Johnson, Joshua, 1742-1802 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 22, 1783
Summary: Writes Jay about the departure of a British vessel for Baltimore, laden with some illegal cargo [probably slaves]. Understand many other vessels are leaving, presumably carrying "indented" servants. [Perhaps this may also refer to an attempt to transp...
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1783 September 05]

6. [Document, 1783 September 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Johnson, Joshua, 1742-1802 (Addressee)
Date: September 05, 1783
Summary: The definitive treaties have been signed. The account which Johnson gave John Jay concerning a certain scheme will be sent, and Jay hopes that care will be taken in the future to stop such practices. Mr. Bingham is in Holland.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1784 April 13]

7. [Document, 1784 April 13]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Johnson, Joshua, 1742-1802 (Addressee)
Date: April 13, 1784
Summary: A letter asking that Johnson speak to Captain Cooper to arrange passage for Jay and his party.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1785 September 09]

8. [Document, 1785 September 09]

Name: Johnson, Joshua, 1742-1802 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 09, 1785
Summary: Health much improved. Apologizes for not writing sooner. Does not have John Jay's current account. Report on goods John Jay has ordered.
Number of Images: 3

[Document, 1786 January 08]

9. [Document, 1786 January 08]

Name: Johnson, Joshua, 1742-1802 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 08, 1786
Summary: Received John Jay's letter of 14 September. Will take care in future to see that mail to John Jay is sent by some friend bound for America. Goods to be shipped to John Jay.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1787 October 12]

10. [Document, 1787 October 12]

Name: Johnson, Joshua, 1742-1802 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 12, 1787
Summary: Has learned that John Jay has contacted Mr. Thompson of Dover concerning a patent sewing machine. If Thompson has a firm order for the machine, Johnson will provide payment. Letterbook copy.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1788 February 16]

11. [Document, 1788 February 16]

Name: Johnson, Joshua, 1742-1802 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 16, 1788
Summary: Receipt of John Jay's letters of 17 July and 5 December 1787. Sewing machine has been sent on the Betsey.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1789 October 12]

12. [Document, 1789 October 12]

Name: Johnson, Joshua, 1742-1802 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 12, 1789
Summary: Has received letter of John Jay of 25 July. Is sending John Jay a machine for saving wheat. John Jay's accounts.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1794 November 22]

13. [Document, 1794 November 22]

Name: Crickitt and Townley (Author) Johnson, Joshua, 1742-1802 (Addressee)
Date: November 22, 1794
Summary: Inform Johnson that Griffith's case was argued in court last Thursday, but judge ordered case to stand over until he learned terms of the treaty which is being negotiated.
Number of Images: 1