The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1784 July 03]

Name: Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 03, 1784
Summary: A letter forwarded by Thomas Jefferson to him, intended for John Jay was apparently lost in passage.
Number of Images: 2

2. [Document, 1789 July 03]

Name: Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 03, 1789
Number of Images: 3

3. [Document, 1794 April 21]

Name: Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 21, 1794
Summary: Accepts post as John Jay's secretary on London mission. Hopes that he may serve John Jay and nation well.
Number of Images: 1

4. [Document, 1794 April 21]

Name: Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 21, 1794
Summary: Accepts post as John Jay's secretary on London mission. Hopes that he may serve John Jay and nation well.
Number of Images: 1

5. [Document, 1794 December 10]

Name: Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 10, 1794
Summary: Has given Mr. Burges pound 10 for the two clerks who copied the Treaty. Burges told Trumbull that it was customary for the Foreign Minister who concluded a Treaty to receive a portrait of the King and a proportional gift to the Secretary of such a Min...
Number of Images: 2

6. [Document, 1795 February 23]

Name: Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Author)
Date: February 23, 1795
Summary: Accounts for month of February, 1795.
Number of Images: 1

7. [Document, 1795 July 02]

Name: Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 02, 1795
Summary: Encloses newly prepared project for State Constitution. Glad Jay arrived safely at New York.
Number of Images: 1

8. [Document, 1795 July 23]

Name: Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 23, 1795
Summary: Travels in France convinced him that there is great jealousy of the treaty with Britain, despite the fact that the provisions have not been promulgated. At a meeting with Sir William Scott he pointed out the effect which continued seizures of American...
Number of Images: 3

9. [Document, 1795 March 24]

Name: Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 24, 1795
Summary: Arrival at Havre. Condition of English women and children in France. Paris tranquil. No political news to report.
Number of Images: 2

10. [Document, 1796 December 16]

Name: Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 16, 1796
Summary: Refers to official communications of American Commissioners. Objections made to jurisdiction of Board in certain cases. Will not enlarge on present business as it would be unnecessary and probably improper. However, "cannot refrain from reminding you ...
Number of Images: 1

11. [Document, 1796 July 21]

Name: Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 21, 1796
Summary: Wheat harvest in France is abundant, and American wheat cannot compete with European wheat in the marketplaces of Europe. He has shipped a ship full of brandy- since he understands tippling is not out of style, the cargo should sell well. Armies of Fr...
Number of Images: 2

12. Document, 1796 October 20

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Addressee)
Date: 1796 October 20
Summary: ADftS. Advice on how to conduct effective negotiations with the British on administering the fifth and seventh articles of John Jay's treaty. With three sentences struck.
Number of Images: 0

13. [Document, 1796 September 07]

Name: Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 07, 1796
Summary: Monroe has done an excellent job in presenting the U.S. position on the Jay Treaty before the French government. He deserves to be commended for his work, which is rendered especially meritorious since Monroe himself is against the treaty. Trumbull ha...
Number of Images: 2

14. [Document, 1796 September 07]

Name: Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 07, 1796
Summary: Arrival in London. Apologizes for "petulant" letter written before he received John Jay's letters. Negotiations in France: Feels Monroe is an able advocate, but difficult for man to fight for measures to which he is personally adverse. Honored by appo...
Number of Images: 2

15. [Document, 1797 August 07]

Name: Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 07, 1797
Summary: Letterbook copy. Payment of awards has settled "many unpleasant questions." Worried because Lords of Appeal have not decided in more than thirty causes. Martinique cases not yet decided in Court of Admiralty and in eighteen months comes deadline for r...
Number of Images: 1

16. [Document, 1797 July 20]

Name: Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 20, 1797
Summary: Autograph Letter signed version of document 10356 (letterbook copy), lacking the postscript of August 7 present in document 12819 (another Autograph Letter signed)..
Number of Images: 2

17. [Document, 1797 July 20]

Name: Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 20, 1797
Summary: Letterbook copy. Acknowledges Jay's letters of June 3 and duplicate of October 20. Particularly grateful for "wise reflexions and Councils" in the October letter. Trumbull's expectations of delicacy of task as Commissioner fulfilled--indeed, finds tas...
Number of Images: 1

18. [Document, 1797 July 20 and August 7]

Name: Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 20 and August 7, 1797
Summary: Autograph Letter signed, with postscript of August 7. In letter of July, Trumbull acknowledges Jay's letters of June 3 and duplicate of October 20. Particularly grateful for "wise reflexions and Councils" in the October letter. Trumbull's expectations...
Number of Images: 3

19. [Document, 1797 June 10]

Name: Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 10, 1797
Summary: Introduces the bearer of this letter, Mr. Neimsiwitz, who is accompanying General Kosciusko to America.
Number of Images: 1

20. Document, 1797 October 27

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 (Addressee)
Date: 1797 October 27
Summary: Autograph letter signed 2p., quarto and address. Pertaining to political matters. Sold by Stan. V. Henkels, Davis and Harveys Auction Room, 1212 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on February 11, 1897.
Number of Images: 0

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1. [Document, 1784 July 03]

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4. [Document, 1794 April 21]

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