The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1795 August 17]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 17, 1795
Summary: It is uncertain whether the President should unofficially comment on the course of his administration. The loss of detachment from public debate might prove damaging; on the other hand it may stop the activities of the partisans. Jay hopes that the Pr...
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2. [Document, 1795 August 17]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 17, 1795
Summary: It is uncertain whether the President should unofficially comment on the course of his administration. The loss of detachment from public debate might prove damaging; on the other hand an early intervention may stop the activities of the partisans and...
Number of Images: 2

3. [Document, 1795 July 13]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 13, 1795
Summary: Has received Pickering's letter of 3 July. Would have answered earlier, but his knowledge of Indian affairs is so imperfect that he could not do so until this date. Does not find anything in New York legislation regarding negotiations with Onondagas w...
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4. Document, 1795 July 18

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1795 July 18
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5. [Document, 1795 July 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 18, 1795
Summary: Indians called the St. Regis tribe, living partly in New York and partly in British territory, and other tribes called the Seven Nations of Canada, claim lands in the northern part of New York. Unsure of exact dimensions they claim. No just foundation...
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6. [Document, 1795 November 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 10, 1795
Summary: Encloses documents proving the American citizenship of one John Williams, who was taken from a ship in the British channel by a British warship. Please communicate them to the American minister in London.
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7. [Document, 1795 October 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 14, 1795
Summary: Concerns the problem of spoliations.
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8. [Document, 1795 October 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 14, 1795
Summary: Believes Articles 6 and 7 of the Treaty give those commissioners (Lewis and Rawls) far greater power than they think. Concerns losses caused by illegal capture of American vessels and other property that would not be compensated by the British governm...
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9. [Document, 1796 April 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 14, 1796
Summary: New York legislature has authorized him to direct the procedure for quarantine of foreign vessels calling at New York. As this may create some difficulties, he asks that the President direct foreign ship captains to abide by local state regulations in...
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10. [Document, 1796 December 29]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 29, 1796
Summary: Introduces a Mr. Isaac Wren.
Number of Images: 1

11. [Document, 1796 January 07]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 07, 1796
Summary: The state is considering the proper allowance to be given to Indian commissioners. Will Pickering please inform him what the usual allowance is for commissioners appointed by the U.S.?
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12. [Document, 1796 January 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 25, 1796
Summary: Discusses the financial arrangements he made with David Blaney.
Number of Images: 1

13. [Document, 1796 July 20]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 20, 1796
Summary: The Commissioners should agree upon those elements of interest which would exclude the third member of the commission. They should mutually agree upon the third party, and if the British commissioner insists upon appointing the man, the American commi...
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14. [Document, 1796 July 20]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 20, 1796
Summary: The Commissioners should agree upon those elements of interest which would exclude the third member of the commission. They should mutually agree upon the third party, and if the British commissioner insists upon appointing the man, the American commi...
Number of Images: 2

15. [Document, 1796 June 06]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 06, 1796
Summary: Suggests that the president give a solemn declaration of the principles of his administration, etc. in order to counteract the "infamous calumnies" which "are industriously disseminated to render suspected and odious the real friends to their country ...
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16. [Document, 1796 June 06]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 06, 1796
Summary: Explains what articles are yet to be added to the treaty.
Number of Images: 1

17. [Document, 1796 October 20]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 20, 1796
Summary: Complaints in letters enclosed are not within Jay's competence, and he therefore sends them to Pickering as Secretary of State. Perhaps inquiries could be made at Philadelphia or through an agent in the West Indies. The time which has elapsed since th...
Number of Images: 1

18. [Document, 1796 September 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 19, 1796
Summary: Transmits letter of Health Officer concerning difficulty with customs officers inspecting quarantined vessels. Submits the matter to Pickering's consideration.
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19. [Document, 1796 September 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 19, 1796
Summary: Transmits letter of Health Officer concerning difficulty with customs officers inspecting quarantined vessels. Submits the matter to Pickering's consideration.
Number of Images: 1

20. [Document, 1797 April 13]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 13, 1797
Summary: Encloses letter from Silvester Gray concerning the claims involving the capture of the Dover cutter. This matter was presented by him to the Court of Spain while he served as minister to Spain. It was still pending upon his departure for Paris. Wishes...
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