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 plan for emancipating Canada has proved to be impractical. American arms must be used to expel the enemy from her own territory first. It may be impossible for the US to furnish her quota of troops for the emancipation of Canada.
Number of Images: 2

2. [Document, 1779 September 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: September 25, 1779
Summary: Congress was pleased by Lafayette's letter to them and is pleased by his zealous attachment to the United States.
Number of Images: 2

3. [Document, 1782 April 28]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 28, 1782
Summary: Holland has agreed to recognize American independence. They have received Mr. Adams in his public character. Progress in negotiating. The late English Ministry contacted France to persuade her to abandon American independence. Some time after Adams wa...
Number of Images: 3

4. [Document, 1782 December 26]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 26, 1782
Summary: The expedition for Gibraltar sails with a powerful reinforcement. Lafayette regrets that Shelburne has been "candid" with the French. This may be a new opportunity for the U.S. to score a political victory. Count d'Estaing, on the request of Montmorin...
Number of Images: 3

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: Sends dispatches by way of a French courier to Montmorin. The enemy is confined to Penabscot, New York, Charleston, and Savannah.
Number of Images: 2

6. [Document, 1782 July 09]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 09, 1782
Summary: M. Grenville has gone to Versailles. He will communicate anything further he hears and desires that Jay will do the same.
Number of Images: 1

7. [Document, 1782 June 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: June 25, 1782
Summary: Is pleased that he will see Lafayette before his departure. "I have had some conversation with Dr. Franklin on the subjects to which I believe you allude and shall take the first opportunity of conversing further with him about it to enable myself to ...
Number of Images: 2

8. [Document, 1782 June 25]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 25, 1782
Summary: Lafayette will meet Jay in Paris. Franklin desires that Lafayette delay his departure, and Lafayette asks that Franklin and Jay write to Congress that in this delay he has followed their advice.
Number of Images: 2

9. [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: 3

10. [Document, 1782 n.d.]

Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: 1782 n.d.
Summary: Will attend Madame Lafayette's party if Mr. Jay returns in time from Paris with the coach.
Number of Images: 2

11. [Document, 1782 n.d.]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: 1782 n.d.
Summary: Dinner invitation.
Number of Images: 1

12. Document, 1782 November 27

Name: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: 1782 November 27
Summary: Lafayette would be more useful here than in America. His knowledge and attachment to America would be beneficial if negotiation for peace between France and England should be committed to his management. However, approval given...
Number of Images: 0

13. [Document, 1782 November 27]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 27, 1782
Summary: M. de Lafayette requested that the Marquise write to Jay. After the conversation with M. Bancroft, he did not avow a duty to leave, and M. Bancroft said that that was your advice. Desires to have Jay's opinion.
Number of Images: 2

14. [Document, 1782 November 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: November 28, 1782
Summary: Apologizes for not having been able to visit yesterday as he was involved in public business. The letter that Lafayette requested from the American commissioners was sent.
Number of Images: 2

15. [Document, 1782 October 11]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: October 11, 1782
Summary: Invitation to dinner.
Number of Images: 1

16. [Document, 1782 October 31]

Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: October 31, 1782
Summary: Accepts dinner invitation.
Number of Images: 2

17. [Document, 1783 February 15]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 15, 1783
Summary: Has consulted with Carmichael and French ambassador at Madrid concerning future relations between America and Spain. He may take Jay's advice and take another trip to America.
Number of Images: 4

18. [Document, 1783 January 17]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 17, 1783
Summary: Does not trust the post so sends Lafayette's letter by courier. Hopes for peace.
Number of Images: 1

19. [Document, 1783 January 20]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Carmichael, William, -1795 (Addressee)
Date: January 20, 1783
Summary: Counsels him that Spain proceeds slowly but is persistent in her attachments. The United States must be patient with Spain, because her connection with France entitles her to some of the good will which the American people entertain toward France. The...
Number of Images: 4

20. [Document, 1783 June 16]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 16, 1783
Summary: Accepts invitation for tomorrow. Vergennes wishes to know if Hartley's dispatches have been received and whether they are as satisfactory as Manchester claims they are.
Number of Images: 1

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1. [Document, 1779 January 03]

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4. [Document, 1782 December 26]

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6. [Document, 1782 July 09]

7. [Document, 1782 June 25]

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14. [Document, 1782 November 28]

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17. [Document, 1783 February 15]

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