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[Document, 1777 April 29]

1. [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: 9
[Document, 1777 July 21]

2. [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.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1778 August 29]

3. [Document, 1778 August 29]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 29, 1778
  • Summary: Acknowledges receipt of 16 August. John Jay already knows about Deane's situation, and hopes that his conduct will justify John Jay's high opinion of him. If Deane should come to New York, John Jay would very much like to see him. John Jay sends crypt...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1778 June 03]

4. [Document, 1778 June 03]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 03, 1778
  • Summary: Acknowledges receipt of two letters of 28 April, one of 23 May, and an undated letter. Future approval of General Schuyler in New York will depend upon his conduct. The last session of the legislature was full of blunders and foot-dragging. However, s...
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1778 May 20]

5. [Document, 1778 May 20]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 20, 1778
  • Summary: Thanks Morris for explanation of the Congressional report on Lord North's bills. Schuyler and Abraham Yates expected to be elected state senators.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1778 October 21]

6. [Document, 1778 October 21]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 21, 1778
  • Summary: Bill by which the New York Assembly approved the actions of the Council of Safety was passed through efforts of Assembly men who have served on Council. Council of Appointment opposed bill, but as Jay was only one present at hearing date, the bill bec...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1778 September 10]

7. [Document, 1778 September 10]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 10, 1778
  • Summary: (In regard to Jay) No coolness between us, although sometimes a little hurt by his argumentative manner and his inability to open himself to others. Livingston feels that his reactions are the result of his own pride and delicacy of feeling. Our frien...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1778 September 13]

8. [Document, 1778 September 13]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 13, 1778
  • Summary: Clinton annoyed at Congress' resolution on loss of Fort Montgomery. Gates-Wilkinson duel. Ethan Allen's Phillippic against New York notes Morris out of the Assembly, lack learning parliaments are becoming fashionable.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1779 February 09]

9. [Document, 1779 February 09]

Document, 1779 September 29

10. Document, 1779 September 29

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Livingston, Robert R. (Addressee) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1779 September 29
  • Summary: Colonel Laurens is going to be secretary to Franklin. Adams is appointed to manage the business of pacification with Britain, Dana is his secretary. John Jay goes to Spain with Carmichael as his secretary. Wishes Morris could u...
  • Number of Images: 0
[Document, 1781 November 10]

11. [Document, 1781 November 10]

[Document, 1782 October 13]

12. [Document, 1782 October 13]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 13, 1782
  • Summary: Dispute with Oswald concerning his Commission to treat with the American Commissioners. The Americans have won their point, but have done so even over the objections of their French allies who hoped to persuade them to treat with the British under the...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1789 December 15]

13. [Document, 1789 December 15]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 15, 1789
  • Summary: Asks him to forward a packet containing letters to Chiappe. Jefferson is reported to have arrived safely in Virginia.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1816 October 28]

14. [Document, 1816 October 28]