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[Document, 1781 November 01]

41. [Document, 1781 November 01]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 01, 1781
  • Summary: Draft of material in YESCA cipher from NHi: 812, concerning instructions regarding loans and treaties, discussions with Spain, and possible negotiations for peace."
  • Number of Images: 5
[Document, 1781 November 01]

42. [Document, 1781 November 01]

[Document, 1781 November 01]

43. [Document, 1781 November 01]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 01, 1781
  • Summary: Secretary for Foreign Affairs Livingston discusses American debt and American resources, economic motives for France and Spain helping the Americans, and an account of victories in Virginia and South Carolina. Livingston warns Jay that Deane's letters...
  • Number of Images: 16
[Document, 1781 November 01]

44. [Document, 1781 November 01]

[Document, 1781 November 28]

45. [Document, 1781 November 28]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 28, 1781
  • Summary: Partially printed in Johnston II 453, Wharton V 153, except cipher portion. Cipher is that sent to John Jay by Charles Thomson. Cipher portion--Congress' pride is hurt at the attitude of the Spanish court which treats them as suppliants rather than as...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1781 November 28]

46. [Document, 1781 November 28]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 28, 1781
  • Summary: Partially printed in Johnston II 453, Wharton V 153, except cipher portion. Cipher is that sent to John Jay by Charles Thomson. Cipher portion--Congress' pride is hurt at the attitude of the Spanish court which treats them as suppliants rather than as...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1781 November 28]

47. [Document, 1781 November 28]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 28, 1781
  • Summary: Partially printed in Johnston II 453, Wharton V 153, except cipher portion. Cipher is that sent to John Jay by Charles Thomson. Cipher portion--Congress' pride is hurt at the attitude of the Spanish court which treats them as suppliants rather than as...
  • Number of Images: 10
[Document, 1781 November 28]

48. [Document, 1781 November 28]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 28, 1781
  • Summary: Nothing much has happened since the defeat of Cornwallis. Lack of money hampers all our efforts. Disaffection died when Cornwallis surrendered. (Part in cypher.) Congress has dissolved Adams' power to make a treaty with Great Britain. Now to be five c...
  • Number of Images: 5
[Document, 1781 October 20]

49. [Document, 1781 October 20]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 20, 1781
  • Summary: Decrypted section of letter from Livingston to Jay, 1781 October 20. Fears minister in Holland is not prudent and bears watching.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1781 October 20]

50. [Document, 1781 October 20]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 20, 1781
  • Summary: Livingston's appointment as For. Sec. will cement publicly their private friendship. Jay's father cheerful and serene. Be very particular in letters as they will be less public than formerly. Urges Jay to turn his attention to Holland. Adams is zealou...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1782 April 16]

51. [Document, 1782 April 16]

[Document, 1782 April 16]

52. [Document, 1782 April 16]

[Document, 1782 April 16]

53. [Document, 1782 April 16]

[Document, 1782 April 20]

54. [Document, 1782 April 20]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 20, 1782
  • Summary: Has had no letters from Jay for many months. The French fleet is to be reinforced. The British are planning to evacuate South Carolina Sends a letter from Jay's brother. Jay's father very ill but his little boy fine. Congress very satisfied with Jay's...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1782 April 26]

55. [Document, 1782 April 26]

[Document, 1782 April 26]

56. [Document, 1782 April 26]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 26, 1782
  • Summary: Will express sentiments of Congress towards Jay's conduct and that of Spain. Congress had expectations of that country. Has heard that Spanish king is honest and dignified, and believes that the fate of the United States is important for a sovereign w...
  • Number of Images: 9
[Document, 1782 April 27]

57. [Document, 1782 April 27]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 27, 1782
  • Summary: Congress surprised at the Spain attitude toward Jay's mission and that after all the insults given to them by Britain they would talk with her at all. The enemies of both countries have endeavored to created distrust and jealousy between them. Congres...
  • Number of Images: 8
[Document, 1782 April 27]

58. [Document, 1782 April 27]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 27, 1782
  • Summary: Congress surprised at the Spain attitude toward Jay's mission and that after all the insults given to them by Britain they would talk with her at all. The enemies of both countries have endeavored to created distrust and jealousy between them. Congres...
  • Number of Images: 7
[Document, 1782 April 27]

59. [Document, 1782 April 27]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 27, 1782
  • Summary: Congress surprised at the Spain attitude toward Jay's mission and that after all the insults given to them by Britain they would talk with her at all. The enemies of both countries have endeavored to create distrust and jealousy between them. Congress...
  • Number of Images: 7
[Document, 1782 April 28]

60. [Document, 1782 April 28]