The papers of John Jay

[Document, 1806 June 21]

121. [Document, 1806 June 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author)
Date: June 21, 1806
Summary: Partition of sundry lands in Oriskany Patent.
Number of Images: 10

[Document, 1806 November 11]

122. [Document, 1806 November 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: November 11, 1806
Summary: When his son returns to Bedford, John Jay will set out for Morrisania for a discussion of business. He feels the matter is not one of bargain, sale, or purchase, but rather of barter or exchange. The question is: how many lots in New York City should ...
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1807 September 02]

123. [Document, 1807 September 02]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 02, 1807
Summary: Is sorry to hear of John Jay's indisposition; in consequence of his first letter he held back the papers which Morris was desirous of showing him. However, it may perhaps be well that he be able to say he never saw them "untill etc. etc." News of his ...
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1807 September 15]

124. [Document, 1807 September 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: September 15, 1807
Summary: John Jay's health is better, although has had an attack of rheumatism in the head and neck. Discusses Morris's gout and claims that their respective illnesses provides them with some consolation. Agrees with Morris's desire to cultivate friendships an...
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1810 January 05]

125. [Document, 1810 January 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: January 05, 1810
Summary: Sends best wishes and tells of his own health.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1810 January 20]

126. [Document, 1810 January 20]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 20, 1810
Summary: Invites John Jay and his daughter for a visit.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1812 September 11]

127. [Document, 1812 September 11]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 11, 1812
Summary: On Morris's nomination, John Jay has been chosen one of delegates from Westchester County. If John Jay attends first day, will be chosen President; this not Morris's plan. Wants John Jay to be sent to the general Convention. Asks John Jay to give his ...
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1812 September 11]

128. [Document, 1812 September 11]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 11, 1812
Summary: On Morris's nomination, John Jay has been chosen one of delegates from Westchester County. If John Jay attends first day, will be chosen President; this not Morris's plan. Wants John Jay to be sent to the general Convention. Asks John Jay to give his ...
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1812 September 21]

129. [Document, 1812 September 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: September 21, 1812
Summary: His present state of health renders him unable to attend to the business in question. Morris's experience and ability are considerations which create trust and influence. The president of every county, state, or national convention should be fit to re...
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1813 August 17]

130. [Document, 1813 August 17]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: August 17, 1813
Summary: Thanks him for the oration he sent. Has written for more copies and will place one in the town library. Certain remarks in it are well stated and urged; many people are beginning to hesitate and question, and may be brought to see things as they are.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1813 February 15]

131. [Document, 1813 February 15]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 15, 1813
Summary: Announces the birth of his son, and asks John Jay to be his godfather.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1813 February 22]

132. [Document, 1813 February 22]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: February 22, 1813
Summary: Congratulates him on the birth of his son. As to the request that John Jay be one of the godfathers, he feels it advisable that a younger person should be selected. Such an honor imposes an obligation, as "whoever consents to be employed as a Shepherd...
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1816 October 28]

133. [Document, 1816 October 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: October 28, 1816
Summary: Has received a copy of Morris's address to the New York Historical Society. Doubts the correctness of saying that Franklin averted thunderbolts from protected dwellings. The sight of steam boats would probably make "the Genius of Asia" bow reverently ...
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1816 October 28]

134. [Document, 1816 October 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: October 28, 1816
Summary: Fragment (second and last page of autograph letter signed).
Number of Images: 1

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