The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1779 January 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: January 03, 1779
Summary: The emancipation was originally considered by Congress at a time when the movements of the enemy indicated a speedy removal from all the posts they held in that area from which troops would come for the project. This has proved to be fallacious. Thus ...
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2. [Document, 1779 January 08]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 08, 1779
Summary: Recommends a French officer to Congress.
Number of Images: 2

3. [Document, 1779 January 09]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 09, 1779
Summary: Is in Boston waiting for long-overdue orders from Congress. Has been informed that Congress thinks he already has left. Needs to leave immediately and deliver the important dispatches he carries. Waits for the answer of Congress.
Number of Images: 4

4. [Document, 1779 June 12]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 12, 1779
Summary: Considers American affairs his first business while in Europe. Events in Europe. Hopes to return soon.
Number of Images: 6

5. [Document, 1782 January 30]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 30, 1782
Summary: Sending Jay dispatches by Montmorin's courier. Most intelligence contained in the enclosed letter. The enemy driven back into Canada. The enemy now confined to Penobscot, New York, Charleston, and Savannah. Happy to communicate with Jay on any subject...
Number of Images: 3

6. [Document, 1782 March 28]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 28, 1782
Summary: St. Kitts taken by the French. The bills have been accepted by Franklin. Generosity and frankness are the pillars of Spanish character. It would be too bad if Holland acknowledged American independence before Spain
Number of Images: 2

7. [Document, 1782 November 21]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 21, 1782
Summary: Lafayette returned to France to press for a land and naval force from France to serve under General Washington. The result of this aid was the capture of Cornwallis. Now has the American commissioners' permission to return to America With Count d'Esta...
Number of Images: 2

8. [Document, 1783 January 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: January 19, 1783
Summary: Has been away for ten days on an excursion into Normandy for his health. American good faith has remained inviolate and is consistent with our engagements to our allies. Thanks Lafayette for his zeal in the American cause but does not think a loan fro...
Number of Images: 2

9. Document, 1783 July 22

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) American Commissioners (Addressee)
Date: 1783 July 22
Summary: When Lafayette received a letter from Congress asking him to make inquiries about the period in which American merchants must pay their English debts, he immediately went to Vergennes and pointed out the importance of a favorab...
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10. [Document, 1783 September n.d.]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: 1783 September n.d.
Number of Images: 3

11. [Document, 1784 December 12]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 12, 1784
Summary: Encloses copy of a speech, some of which is "French sugar plumb," for the benefit of the Chairman of the Congressional committee. Encloses two petitions for places in the Continental navy.
Number of Images: 1

12. [Document, 1784 May 09]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 09, 1784
Summary: Has an appointment for tomorrow, however suggests Jay call for breakfast, at which time they will have leisure to chat. If this is inconvenient, Lafayette will call on Jay today.
Number of Images: 2

13. [Document, 1784 n.d.]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1784 n.d.
Summary: Has lately entertained hopes of sympathy for American cause in Interior Ministry. Has received some assurances Interior Ministry has had change of heart concerning neutral commerce.
Number of Images: 1

14. Document, 1784 November 25

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1784 November 25
Summary: L. took part in the negotiation of the Indian treaties. But the publication in the New York Gazette of material on this negotiation was without his permission. Wants the matter fully explained. Sends Jay a letter for the French...
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15. [Document, 1784 November 25]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 25, 1784
Summary: Lafayette took part in the negotiation of the Indian treaties. But the publication in the New York Gazette of material on this negotiation was without his permission. Wants the matter fully explained. Sends Jay a letter for the French consul on the su...
Number of Images: 2

16. [Document, 1785 April 15]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 15, 1785
Summary: A letter of introduction for a Mr. Berri, who formerly served in the continental navy.
Number of Images: 2

17. [Document, 1785 April 18]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 18, 1785
Summary: Submits case of "an Orphan Lady" who has a sum of money in the Continental funds.
Number of Images: 3

18. [Document, 1785 February 08]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 08, 1785
Summary: War likely between Austria (with Russia friendly to her) and Holland (aided by France and perhaps Prussia). France will do everything to prevent war if she can and keep faith with Holland. Lafayette believes that the matter concerning Longchamp will b...
Number of Images: 3

19. [Document, 1785 February 08]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 08, 1785
Summary: Outlines the military situation in Holland, which would indicate that the Patriot party will be outnumbered. Although France has ordered troops to near the Dutch border, it is not likely that France will engage in war. The Longchamps affair has not ar...
Number of Images: 2

20. [Document, 1785 July 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: July 15, 1785
Summary: Has sent his letter of 19 March to Congress for their consideration. Gardoqui here and negotiations will commence soon. Hopes his instructions will be sufficiently extensive to be able to settle our boundaries on principles which will perpetuate cordi...
Number of Images: 2

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1. [Document, 1779 January 03]

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4. [Document, 1779 June 12]

5. [Document, 1782 January 30]

6. [Document, 1782 March 28]

7. [Document, 1782 November 21]

8. [Document, 1783 January 19]

9. Document, 1783 July 22

10. [Document, 1783 September n.d.]

11. [Document, 1784 December 12]

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14. Document, 1784 November 25

15. [Document, 1784 November 25]

16. [Document, 1785 April 15]

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18. [Document, 1785 February 08]

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20. [Document, 1785 July 15]