The papers of John Jay

81. [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

82. [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

83. [Document, 1783 January 01]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 01, 1783
Summary: Draft. Refers to "back lands" and to fisheries. Gives news of army's demanding pay. Mentions importance of Jay's work.
Number of Images: 3

84. [Document, 1783 January 01]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 01, 1783
Summary: Draft. Refers to "back lands" and to fisheries. Gives news of army's demanding pay. Mentions importance of Jay's work.
Number of Images: 4

85. [Document, 1783 January 01]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 01, 1783
Summary: Cipher letter with Jay's deciphering. Some cancelled to illegibility. Has received Jay's of 13 Oct from Paris, has communicated the cypher sections to Mr. Morris and Mr. Livingston. Jay's letters "to Congress" have their desired effect, but reminds Jo...
Number of Images: 4

86. [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

87. [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

88. [Document, 1783 July 25]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 25, 1783
Summary: Treaty arrived at New York, which is still occupied. Peter Augustus is a good boy, but too bashful.
Number of Images: 2

89. [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

90. [Document, 1783 May 30]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 30, 1783
Summary: Personal note. If ministers are to be appointed, he prefers Jay to be at Versailles rather than London or Madrid.
Number of Images: 1

91. [Document, 1783 November 07]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 07, 1783
Summary: Assures continuation of love.
Number of Images: 1

92. [Document, 1783 September 24]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: September 24, 1783
Summary: John Jay's affections are deeply rooted in America, and he can never feel at home in Europe. His health has improved. His desire to see his son plus other reasons has decided him to come home. The Ottoman and Russian empires are on the point of war. I...
Number of Images: 2

93. [Document, 1783 September 25]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 25, 1783
Summary: Evacuation of New York proceeds slowly; however it may have a beneficial effect, as the presence of British forces increases the interest of the States in a strong Confederacy. The commercial restrictions of Great Britain concerning the West Indies tr...
Number of Images: 5

94. [Document, 1783 September 25]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 25, 1783
Summary: Evacuation of New York proceeds slowly; however it may have a beneficial effect, as the presence of British forces increases the interest of the States in a strong Confederacy. The commercial restrictions of Great Britain concerning the West Indies tr...
Number of Images: 7

95. [Document, 1784 February 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: February 10, 1784
Summary: Rebukes him for not writing at greater length. He intends to resign to return to private life. His health is not the only reason. When he entered public life he stated he did so for but one purpose, which has been realized with the peace. To be consis...
Number of Images: 2

96. [Document, 1784 January 10]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 10, 1784
Summary: Refers to weakness of United States government and says states are taking resolution on commerce.
Number of Images: 3

97. [Document, 1784 January 10]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 10, 1784
Summary: Glad Jay's spirits are good even if his health is not. Hopes the New York Constitution will preserve New York from the turbulent spirits there. Europe does not understand America and England least of all. The government here is weak but there is natio...
Number of Images: 3

98. [Document, 1785 January 01]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: January 01, 1785
Summary: Forwards letter. Time limits Morris to writing instead of visiting. New Year's greetings; very warm respects for Kitty and for Mr. Livingston.
Number of Images: 3

99. [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

100. [Document, 1789 July 01]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 01, 1789
Summary: In the assembly and in the affections of the Paris garrison, the people have gained the upper hand; the King acts only from terror. Crowds attacked a prison, aided by the troops sent to guard it. They freed the prisoners and paraded them around the Li...
Number of Images: 4

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