The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1786 March 04]

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

2. [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

3. [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

4. [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

5. [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

6. [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

7. [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

8. [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

9. [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

10. [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

11. [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

12. [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

13. [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

14. [Document, 1811 February 14]

Name: Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 14, 1811
Summary: Will try to find six copies of his work for Jay; tells of an unfavorable British review on them. News of agricultural matters. Has sent him "Inquiries on Plaister of Paris." In it he has tried to introduce a memento of "the General's" (Washington's) p...
Number of Images: 3

15. [Document, 1811 January 09]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Addressee)
Date: January 09, 1811
Summary: John Jay will take the Tunis sheep; arrangements proposed for bringing them to Bedford. Expects a visit from Dr. Mason soon.
Number of Images: 3

16. [Document, 1811 January n.d.]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Addressee)
Date: 1811 January n.d.
Number of Images: 4

17. [Document, 1811 March 29]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Addressee)
Date: March 29, 1811
Summary: From his letter has received the first news that a copy of Washington's Farewell Address was found among Hamilton's papers in the latter's handwriting. This is unpleasant and unexpected news, as the address was a personal rather than a public document...
Number of Images: 7

18. [Document, 1811 October 05]

Name: Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 05, 1811
Summary: Is sorry to hear of John Jay's poor health. The sheep have been procured from a neighbor and are being shipped to his son. Was to have sent some sheep and ploughs to England and procured letters from the British Ministry to the Board of Trade, but the...
Number of Images: 4

19. [Document, 1811 September 05]

Name: Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 05, 1811
Summary: If John Jay is still interested in the Tunis sheep, Peters has one ram and one ewe set aside for him.
Number of Images: 2

20. [Document, 1811 September 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Peters, Richard, 1743-1828 (Addressee)
Date: September 16, 1811
Summary: John Jay will take the Tunis sheep; arrangements proposed for bringing them to Bedford. Expects a visit from Dr. Mason soon.
Number of Images: 1

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1. [Document, 1786 March 04]

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3. [Document, 1799 August 23]

4. [Document, 1808 August 30]

5. [Document, 1808 July 09]

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15. [Document, 1811 January 09]

16. [Document, 1811 January n.d.]

17. [Document, 1811 March 29]

18. [Document, 1811 October 05]

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20. [Document, 1811 September 16]