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[Document, 1775 July 28]

1. [Document, 1775 July 28]

  • Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 28, 1775
  • Summary: A letter concerning some causes which Morris has pending, and which he is ready to notice for trial, except that this would be an unfair advantage over Jay, who is absent on public business. Asks that Jay not later raise an objection of untimely notic...
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[Document, 1775 July 28]

2. [Document, 1775 July 28]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 28, 1775
  • Summary: He need not fear non suits in causes where he delays notice of trial. Jay appreciates his forbearance, although he considers it unreasonable to expect him to do so. See: Morris, Gouverneur to John Jay, July 28, 1775; p. 2.
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[Document, 1775 July n.d.]

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[Document, 1775 June 30]

4. [Document, 1775 June 30]

  • Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 30, 1775
  • Summary: Writes his attitude concerning the Plan of Reconciliation as reported out of the Committee on which he served. Wants his friends to know that he does not approve of the foolish religious business contained in the plan as reported, but has acquiesced t...
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[Document, 1776 August 03]

5. [Document, 1776 August 03]

[Document, 1776 August 03]

6. [Document, 1776 August 03]

Document, 1776 June 22

7. Document, 1776 June 22

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Campbell, James (Addressee)
  • Date: 1776 June 22
  • Summary: DS. Warrant for the arrest of John Campbell. Cosigned by Gouverneur Morris and Philip Livingston as members of a secret committee of the New York Provincial Council. Authorizing the arrest of the Campbell for "treasonable consp...
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[Document, 1776 June 22]

8. [Document, 1776 June 22]

[Document, 1777 April 19]

9. [Document, 1777 April 19]

[Document, 1777 April 26]

10. [Document, 1777 April 26]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 26, 1777
  • Summary: Criticism of Jay's ideas on appointment of clerks and licensing of attorneys, and division of states into districts. They were amazed at reading McKesson's letter "to his fellow secretary" to learn Jay's opinions on power vested in the courts. Jay's o...
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[Document, 1777 April 29]

11. [Document, 1777 April 29]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Addressee) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 29, 1777
  • Summary: Jay approved the amendment to State Constitution directing Governors to nominate officers to legislature but felt a better clause could be devised. Jay against judges appointing clerks, the judges are appointed for life and might well select their fav...
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[Document, 1777 April 29]

12. [Document, 1777 April 29]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Addressee) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 29, 1777
  • Summary: Jay approved the amendment to State Constitution directing Governors to nominate officers to legislature but felt a better clause could be devised. Jay against judges appointing clerks, the judges are appointed for life and might well select their fav...
  • Number of Images: 6
[Document, 1777 July 21]

13. [Document, 1777 July 21]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 21, 1777
  • Summary: Situation in Tryon County deplorable, much defection. Morris should be more prudent in his letters. Schuyler put at a disadvantage by the evacuation of Ticonderoga.
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[Document, 1777 July 21]

14. [Document, 1777 July 21]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 21, 1777
  • Summary: The dejection and despondency of the inhabitants of Tryon County is both shameful and deplorable. They should be interested enough in their own fate to"put their Shoulders to the Wheel." Morris should not have been so incautious as to write in his let...
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[Document, 1777 July 21]

15. [Document, 1777 July 21]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 21, 1777
  • Summary: The dejection and despondency of the inhabitants of Tryon County is bothshameful and deplorable. They should be interested enough in their own fate to"put their Shoulders to the Wheel." Morris should not have been so incautious as to write in his lett...
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[Document, 1777 May 02]

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[Document, 1778 April 14]

17. [Document, 1778 April 14]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 14, 1778
  • Summary: Legislative session ended without much accomplishment. On some of Morris' hints as to delinquent army officers, other influences seem to have been present. Wishes Morris would write an article on New York Constitution, suggesting that Council of Appoi...
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[Document, 1778 April 28]

18. [Document, 1778 April 28]

  • Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 28, 1778
  • Summary: Letter will introduce General Gates, to whom Morris has promised the support of New York State in the execution of his command.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1778 April 28]

19. [Document, 1778 April 28]

[Document, 1778 April 29]

20. [Document, 1778 April 29]

  • Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 29, 1778
  • Summary: Doesn't think British will attempt to move into the New York Highlands. British sincerely wish to treat for peace. If a French commissioner were present they might have peace within three months.
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