The papers of John Jay

1. [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.
Number of Images: 1

2. [Document, 1777 April 19]

Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Addressee) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee) Yates, Robert, 1738-1801 (Addressee)
Date: April 19, 1777
Summary: Arrived in Philadelphia. People of Pennsylvania speak of Howe's expected arrival but act with tranquillity; they deplore the depreciation of money but suggest no reform. State's government too apprehensive of controversy to function well. The Pennsylv...
Number of Images: 3

3. [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...
Number of Images: 2

4. [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...
Number of Images: 2

5. [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...
Number of Images: 2

6. [Document, 1777 May 02]

Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Addressee) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee) Yates, Robert, 1738-1801 (Addressee)
Date: May 02, 1777
Summary: Principal design of letter, to introduce Colonel Thornton who will pass through Kingston on way to New Hampshire from Congress. He is a delegate and will inform Jay of Congressional events. 4,000 troops joining General George Washington in the south; ...
Number of Images: 2

7. [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...
Number of Images: 2

8. [Document, 1778 April 29]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: April 29, 1778
Summary: His distasteful task of trying criminals who are encouraged by the state of the times. Thinks he would prefer a British to a French treaty, but American independence must be conceded by Britain. Need to restrain the staff officers from entering into c...
Number of Images: 2

9. [Document, 1778 March 17]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: March 17, 1778
Summary: Perhaps greater use should be made of Courts Martial. Pennsylvania is sick unto death, but may eventually recover.
Number of Images: 1

10. [Document, 1780 March 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: March 02, 1780
Summary: Further explanation of cypher, which is enclosed.
Number of Images: 2

11. [Document, 1780 March 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: March 02, 1780
Number of Images: 2

12. [Document, 1780 November 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: November 05, 1780
Summary: Morris should stay in politics. Drawing bills on John Jay was unpolitic. Many delays are unavoidable or designed. The British are courting them. What is A. Lee doing? Deane is displeased with the duplicity of certain persons. He is trying to make a ba...
Number of Images: 4

13. [Document, 1781 November 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: November 10, 1781
Summary: Encloses papers concerning a young gentleman who will try "to gratify his ill-founded resentment by misrepresentation" to John Jay. John Jay doubts that there will be a peace this winter unless Cornwallis is taken. Has received as yet no answer from S...
Number of Images: 1

14. [Document, 1781 September 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: September 28, 1781
Summary: Autograph draft. Jay thinks that Floridablanca has the letters which have not reached him. France and Spain have difficulties. Spain has "little money, less wisdom, no credit." "This man" is the most faithless and dangerous one Jay has ever met. Jay t...
Number of Images: 5

15. [Document, 1782 October 13]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: October 13, 1782
Summary: George III has authorized Richard Oswald to deal with the Commissioners of the United States. At first his instructions were to deal with the colonies as stated in the enabling act. Jay says that if he had violated the instructions of Congress their d...
Number of Images: 2

16. [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: 3

17. [Document, 1782 October 13]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: October 13, 1782
Summary: George III has authorized Richard Oswald to deal with the Commissioners of the United States. At first his instructions were to deal with the colonies as stated in the enabling act. Jay says that if he had violated the instructions of Congress their d...
Number of Images: 3

18. [Document, 1783 July 17]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: July 17, 1783
Summary: John Jay is determined to return in the spring, and any arrangements for a foreign appointment must be altered. Orders have been sent to evacuate New York. Our ports were opened too soon. France is not pleased with Morris --"They say he treats them as...
Number of Images: 2

19. [Document, 1783 July 20]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: July 20, 1783
Summary: Encloses "an account of a curious experiment. Preparations are now making at Paris for one of a similar nature."
Number of Images: 1

20. [Document, 1783 June 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Addressee) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: June 10, 1783
Summary: Recommends Dr. Bancroft to Morris and Livingston.
Number of Images: 2

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