The papers of John Jay

101. [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: 2

102. [Document, 1789 March 04]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 04, 1789
Summary: Will not comment on politics of France; Jefferson is the best source since he is in frequent contact with the ministers, and also is well acquainted with the "patriotic party". His opinion is that nothing of significance will happen until some time af...
Number of Images: 2

103. [Document, 1789 March 04]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 04, 1789
Summary: Will not comment on politics of France; Jefferson is the best source since heirs in frequent contact with the ministers, and also is well acquainted with the "patriotic party." His opinion is that nothing of significance will happen until some time af...
Number of Images: 1

104. [Document, 1790 April 10]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 10, 1790
Summary: Has received John Jay's of 15 December, 1789 but thinks one letter has miscarried. Has delivered packet to Chiappi. France's internal tumult makes her foreign policy null; Prussia trying to dictate to both imperial Courts. If France gets another Assem...
Number of Images: 1

105. [Document, 1790 July 07]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 07, 1790
Summary: Typed transcription. Feels that Jay's conduct of circuit court will contribute to his health and the confidence of the people in their government. Thinks that federal capital should be between New York and Philadelphia. Morris's scheme for assumption ...
Number of Images: 2

106. [Document, 1790 July 07]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee)
Date: July 07, 1790
Summary: Packet not delivered to Chiappi because Morris' agent fears Chiappi may be one of those cut off with the new Emperor. Is holding dispatches for Chiappe in Morocco until results of the succession there are known. Chiappe may now be out of favor and use...
Number of Images: 1

107. [Document, 1790 July 07]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 07, 1790
Summary: Feels that John Jay's conduct of circuit court will contribute to his health and the confidence of the people in their government. Thinks that federal capital should be between New York and Philadelphia. Morris's scheme for assumption of State debts b...
Number of Images: 1

108. [Document, 1790 July 07]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 07, 1790
Summary: Feels that John Jay's conduct of circuit court will contribute to his health and the confidence of the people in their government. Thinks that federal capital should be between New York and Philadelphia. Morris's scheme for assumption of State debts b...
Number of Images: 4

109. [Document, 1799 December 04]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 04, 1799
Summary: List letters received from John Jay. Views in John Jay's letter of 26 November seem" perfectly proper and shall be communicated to the Applicant..."
Number of Images: 1

110. [Document, 1799 December 04]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 04, 1799
Number of Images: 2

111. [Document, 1799 July 14]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 14, 1799
Summary: Concerns a scheme of certain Canadians and the Oswegatchse Indian tribe to sell to New York State certain titles which they have set up concerning lands along the St. Lawrence. They land has already been purchased from the St. Regis Indians. One of th...
Number of Images: 4

112. [Document, 1799 November 17]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 17, 1799
Summary: Transmits a request of William Morris, his nephew, who desires Jay to commend his name to John Adams as a successor to Col. Lasker as Collector of Customs for New York.
Number of Images: 2

113. [Document, 1799 November 17]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 17, 1799
Summary: Letterbook copy.
Number of Images: 1

114. [Document, 1799 November 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: November 26, 1799
Summary: He is reluctant to recommend the appointment of federal officers, because this would result in the request for reciprocal favors which might prove locally embarrassing. Believes that President and governors of the states should avoid the practice at a...
Number of Images: 2

115. Document, 1804 February 07

Name: Van Cortlandt, Augustus (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: 1804 February 07
Summary: Deeds of trusts relations to estate of Frederick Van Cortlandt.
Number of Images: 0

116. [Document, 1804 November 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: November 01, 1804
Summary: Thanks him for his letter offering congratulations [on the birth of his grandson].
Number of Images: 2

117. [Document, 1804 October 23]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 23, 1804
Summary: Congratulates John Jay on birth of his first grandson (child of Maria Jay Banyar). "be assured that no Event which can, justly, give you Pleasure or Pain will ever be viewed with Indifference by your old and true Friend."
Number of Images: 1

118. [Document, 1806 April 01]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 01, 1806
Summary: Is sending drafts of deeds for certain lots; recommends that land for streets through the lots be donated to the Corporation to avoid legal difficulties.
Number of Images: 2

119. [Document, 1806 April 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: April 02, 1806
Summary: Has received and read the deeds sent by Morris. A pamphlet ascribed to "one of my Friends," has been sent him by his son. "Independent Sovereign nations whether at war or at peace have a right to give and grant and make Contracts, but they must be bon...
Number of Images: 1

120. [Document, 1806 July 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author)
Date: July 03, 1806
Summary: Power of Attorney given as trustees of the estate of Frederick Van Cortlandt.
Number of Images: 1

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