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[Document, 1786 January 04]

41. [Document, 1786 January 04]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 04, 1786
  • Summary: Has written to the President of the Council that he will accept the appointment. Had delayed in writing them until he learned of Chancellor Livingston's decision. Today he received a letter from the Chancellor saying that he will serve.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1786 July 27]

42. [Document, 1786 July 27]

  • Name: Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 27, 1786
  • Summary: Now back in America after a hard trip. No news from England. Hopes Jay and his family are in good health.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1786 September 22]

43. [Document, 1786 September 22]

  • Name: Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 22, 1786
  • Summary: R. R. Livingston and Jay chosen to settle a dispute over the construction of a contract made by Ridley in Holland as agent for Maryland. Glad that men unconnected with commerce selected to decide the matter. Hopes the Jays are in good health.
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1787 August 09

44. Document, 1787 August 09

  • Name: Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1787 August 09
  • Summary: Thanks Jay for his consolation. Ridley and Kitty are still at the farm, and Kitty is well. Essex is much like Peter in disposition. Ridley will not see Jay until he has more money. Mr. Rucker's retreat caused some difficulties ...
  • Number of Images: 0
[Document, 1787 August 09]

45. [Document, 1787 August 09]

  • Name: Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 09, 1787
  • Summary: Thanks Jay for his consolation. Ridley and Kitty are still at the farm, and Kitty is well. Essex is much like Peter in disposition. Ridley will not see Jay until he has more money. Mr. Rucker's retreat caused some difficulties "by putting it out of th...
  • Number of Images: 3
Document, 1787 December 06

46. Document, 1787 December 06

  • Name: Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1787 December 06
  • Summary: Ridley is apprehensive that the state will not handle the business with Messrs. Van Staphorsts well. "What think you of the new constitution? We have often delineated the spirit of republicanism -- I cannot trace it in the new ...
  • Number of Images: 0
[Document, 1787 December 06]

47. [Document, 1787 December 06]

  • Name: Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 06, 1787
  • Summary: Ridley is apprehensive that the state will not handle the business with Messrs. Van Staphorsts well. "What think you of the new constitution? We have often dilineated the spirit of republicanism -- I cannot trace it in the new raised structure and fea...
  • Number of Images: 4
Document, 1788 January 04

48. Document, 1788 January 04

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1788 January 04
  • Summary: Jay thinks that the convention has acted candidly respecting the new constitution, and he thinks that the document is advisable. He cannot visit Ridley because of his official situation. Jay hopes that Ridley will be able to di...
  • Number of Images: 0
[Document, 1788 January 04]

49. [Document, 1788 January 04]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 04, 1788
  • Summary: Jay thinks that the convention has acted candidly respecting the new constitution, and he thinks that the document is advisable. He cannot visit Ridley because of his official situation. Jay hopes that Ridley will be able to disengage himself from wha...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1788 June 03]

50. [Document, 1788 June 03]

  • Name: Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 03, 1788
  • Summary: Birth of Kitt (Livingston) Ridley's daughter. Feels that additional amendments to the Constitution essential or the matter" will not end calmly". Hopes that Essex (Ridley) and Peter (Jay) will form a friendship. Reflects on world situation: "The Turks...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1788 June 18]

51. [Document, 1788 June 18]

[Document, 1789 April 22]

52. [Document, 1789 April 22]

  • Name: Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 22, 1789
  • Summary: Introduces Captain David Harris, who would like to obtain an office under the present government. William Maclay, Harris' brother in law will be in a position to give Jay the details of Harris' request.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1789 July 21]

53. [Document, 1789 July 21]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 21, 1789
  • Summary: Jay found the ale which Ridley sent him to be very superior liquor. He wishes he could encourage its consumption in New York but most of the people prefer porter. He is sorry that the Ridleys weren't better informed of Mrs. Livingstons health before s...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1789 October 08]

54. [Document, 1789 October 08]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 08, 1789
  • Summary: Typescript of document 7919. The part of Ridley's last letter which referred to Mr. Chase did not arrive in time. However, the President knew distinguished persons throughout the states, and he did not need to depend on the recommendation of others.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1789 October 08]

55. [Document, 1789 October 08]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 08, 1789
  • Summary: Autograph Letter signed. The part of Ridley's last letter which referred to Mr. Chase did not arrive in time. However, the President knew distinguished persons throughout the states, and he did not need to depend on the recommendation of others.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1789 October 08]

56. [Document, 1789 October 08]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 08, 1789
  • Summary: Autograph Draft. The part of Ridley's last letter which referred to Mr. Chase did not arrive in time. However, the President knew distinguished persons throughout the states, and he did not need to depend on the recommendation of others.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1789 October 08]

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[Document, 1789 September 22]

58. [Document, 1789 September 22]

Document, 1789 September 7

59. Document, 1789 September 7

[Document, 1790 January 20]

60. [Document, 1790 January 20]