The papers of John Jay

1. Document, 1779 September 21

Name: Gordon, David (Author) Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Addressee)
Date: 1779 September 21
Summary: Arrival of a fleet of 52 vessels. Intelligence he has received says they are bound on a "Southern expedition" but can get no more definite information on their destination.
Number of Images: 0

2. [Document, 1786 March 04]

Name: Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Author) White, Dr. (Addressee)
Date: March 04, 1786
Number of Images: 4

3. [Document, 1796 March 04]

Name: Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee) Powell, Samuel (Addressee) Provors, Rev. (Addressee) Smith, Rev. Dr. (Addressee) White, Rev. Dr. (Addressee)
Date: March 04, 1796
Summary: Concerns Peters' meeting with the Archbishop of Canterbury on the subject of changes proposed in the American branch of the church.
Number of Images: 5

4. [Document, 1799 August 23]

Name: Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 23, 1799
Summary: Jay's letter of introduction for Cuyler misplaced and not received until Cutler had left Belmont. Inquires about report from B. Gilbert of Cherry Valley that quitrents are due on the Belevedere Patent in which Peters and John Barclay have an interest ...
Number of Images: 2

5. [Document, 1799 October 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Addressee)
Date: October 15, 1799
Summary: He is sorry Peters could not attend the hearing before the New York Court of Exchequer-he hoped to see him in Albany. Will ask the Surveyor General concerning Peter's boundaries.
Number of Images: 2

6. [Document, 1799 September 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Addressee)
Date: September 11, 1799
Summary: In regard to his request for freedom from quit rents, the State Comptroller is of the opinion that Peters is not a purchaser from the State, but rather that the State aided Peters in obtaining satisfaction of a judgment concerning the lands. In the la...
Number of Images: 2

7. [Document, 1808 August 30]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Addressee)
Date: August 30, 1808
Summary: Thanks him for the memoirs of the Agricultural Society. Expresses the satisfaction he has received from retirement and outlines some of his activities. The people of Bedford have been "steady Federalists" since the new Constitution; they live so peace...
Number of Images: 3

8. [Document, 1808 August 30]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Addressee)
Date: August 30, 1808
Summary: Thanks him for the memoirs of the Agricultural Society. Expresses the satisfaction he has received from retirement and outlines some of his activities. The people of Bedford have been "steady Federalists" since the new Constitution; they live so peace...
Number of Images: 6

9. [Document, 1808 July 09]

Name: Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 09, 1808
Summary: Begs John Jay to accept a book as a small token of sincere esteem for "Your Treaty, and our Bridge," because both are worthy of praise. The new bridge being built on chains or flat bars of iron over the falls of the Schuykill should cost no more than ...
Number of Images: 2

10. [Document, 1808 July 09]

Name: Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 09, 1808
Summary: Begs John Jay to accept a book as a small token of sincere esteem for "Your Treaty, and our Bridge," because both are worthy of praise. The new bridge being built on chains or flat bars of iron over the falls of the Schuyl kill should cost no more tha...
Number of Images: 2

11. [Document, 1808 September 18]

Name: Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 18, 1808
Summary: Talks of the difference in properties of plaster and shells as fertilizer. His agricultural society will be obliged for any pertinent information which John Jay might be inclined to afford. He admires the latter's "Settled Plan of Life;" he himself st...
Number of Images: 3

12. [Document, 1809 August 18]

Name: Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 18, 1809
Summary: Regrets the afflictions mentioned in Jay's last letter and gives an account of illnesses in his own family. Discusses the properties and use of plaster and other fertilizers. John Jay is right in his estimate of the probable lack of success Peters wil...
Number of Images: 3

13. [Document, 1809 July 24]

Name: Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 24, 1809
Summary: Draft copy of document Phi: 1155.
Number of Images: 3

14. [Document, 1809 July 24]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Addressee)
Date: July 24, 1809
Summary: The death of his grandchild and poor health have delayed his answer. If able, he will experiment with plaster; the results from its use in the garden this spring have been good. Speculates on the reason for its success. National interest in agricultur...
Number of Images: 3

15. [Document, 1810 February 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Addressee)
Date: February 26, 1810
Summary: Afflictions make us wiser and better when they produce acquiescence and resignation; the regret we feel at losing a friend now is tempered by the expectation of meeting again "at the End of the Journey." The political sky grows darker and more threate...
Number of Images: 2

16. [Document, 1810 November 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Addressee)
Date: November 21, 1810
Summary: Thanks him for the publication. Would like to have some broad tailed sheep if they would remain within stone fences, rails not being available to him. Tenants who occupied his farm left him without decent tress for rails. This condition has forced him...
Number of Images: 2

17. [Document, 1810 November 25]

Name: Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 25, 1810
Summary: Sends him a pamphlet on the Tunis sheep. Has given up wine, cigars, and rich food for reasons of health for nearly six years. Speaks of the qualities of the sheep, which are healthy and will not break through stone walls unless they are hungry. Speltz...
Number of Images: 3

18. [Document, 1811 April 11]

Name: Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 11, 1811
Summary: Received John Jay's letter on the Farewell Address; nothing could be a stronger defense against the attacks now circulating. He will be discreet in its use.
Number of Images: 1

19. [Document, 1811 April 14]

Name: Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 14, 1811
Summary: John Jay's proof of Washington's authorship of the Farewell Address convince some but not the bulk of society. W. Lewis and Dr. Mason continue in praise of Hamilton. Lewis claims there are notes in the latter's writing which contain the major points o...
Number of Images: 3

20. [Document, 1811 April 23]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Addressee)
Date: April 23, 1811
Summary: The corrections made during Hamilton's interview with Jay on the Farewell Address did not refer to the original draft, which was not then read. Peters' statement is too strong, and does not make sufficiently clear the distinction between the facts sta...
Number of Images: 2

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1. Document, 1779 September 21

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