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[Document, 1787 July 24]

321. [Document, 1787 July 24]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: July 24, 1787
  • Summary: Reports on contents of letters from Dumas, especially the letter of 17 November, 1786. Suggests that Dumas be given permission to occupy house purchased by U.S. in the Hague, thus avoiding expenses of a caretaker and obliging Dumas. Does not believe i...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1787 July 26]

322. [Document, 1787 July 26]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: July 26, 1787
  • Summary: Reports on Adams letters of 24 and 27 February and makes suggestions concerning procedure to be followed in the event of Adams' resignation as U.S. Minister to London: This includes a vote of thanks to Adams from Congress; appointment of his successor...
  • Number of Images: 5
[Document, 1787 July 26]

323. [Document, 1787 July 26]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: July 26, 1787
  • Summary: Reports on Adams letters of 24 and 27 February and makes suggestions concerning procedure to be followed in the event of Adams' resignation as U.S. Minister to London: This includes a vote of thanks to Adams from Congress; appointment of his successor...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1787 July 31]

324. [Document, 1787 July 31]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: July 31, 1787
  • Summary: Reports on Adams letter of January 27. Case of Chinese seamen discharged from American ship in Ostend, doesn't, in his opinion, bear much importance. Doesn't feel that fraudulent practices in East Indian trade are actually in practice nor that Congres...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1787 July 31]

325. [Document, 1787 July 31]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: July 31, 1787
  • Summary: Reports on Adams letter of January 27. Case of Chinese seamen discharged from American ship in Ostend, doesn't, in his opinion, bear much importance. Doesn't feel that fraudulent practices in East Indian trade are actually in practice nor that Congres...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1787 March 01]

326. [Document, 1787 March 01]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: March 01, 1787
  • Summary: On Pintard's suggestion that his consular jurisdiction extend to Lisbon as well as Madeira, Jay suggests that Pintard could properly be appointed Agent for the U.S. at Lisbon, as this would greatly aid American commerce. Jay notes Congressional act co...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1787 March 01]

327. [Document, 1787 March 01]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: March 01, 1787
  • Summary: On Pintard's suggestion that his consular jurisdiction extend to Lisbon as well as Madeira, Jay suggests that Pintard could properly be appointed Agent for the U.S. at Lisbon, as this would greatly aid American commerce. Jay notes Congressional act co...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1787 March 03]

328. [Document, 1787 March 03]

  • Name: Saint-Paterne, M. de (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: March 03, 1787
  • Summary: Could not consecrate his life to the cause of [American] liberty because of sick mother, but has dedicated a poem to be placed underneath the portrait of General Washington. In French.
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1787 March 14]

329. [Document, 1787 March 14]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: March 14, 1787
  • Summary: The Dutch minister has presented a protest against duties imposed by the commonwealth of Virginia, which apply to all brandies except French brandies. This is contrary to the "most favored nation" treatment, which is guaranteed to Holland under the U....
  • Number of Images: 6
[Document, 1787 March 14]

330. [Document, 1787 March 14]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: March 14, 1787
  • Summary: Concerning situation of Richard Lawrence, confined in New York City jail because of prosecution under New York Trespass Act. Calls attention to his detailed report on the fact that this act violates the treaty of peace. Said report was submitted 13 Oc...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1787 March 14]

331. [Document, 1787 March 14]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: March 14, 1787
  • Summary: Concerning situation of Richard Lawrence, confined in New York City jail because of prosecution under New York Trespass Act. Calls attention to his detailed report on the fact that this act violates the treaty of peace. Said report was submitted 13 Oc...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1787 March 14]

332. [Document, 1787 March 14]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: March 14, 1787
  • Summary: The Dutch minister has presented a protest against duties imposed by the commonwealth of Virginia, which apply to all brandies except French brandies. This is contrary to the "most favored nation" treatment, which is guaranteed to Holland under the U....
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1787 March 28]

333. [Document, 1787 March 28]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: March 28, 1787
  • Summary: Pertains to admission of Phineas Bond as Consul and commercial agent of Great Britain. Jay suggests that Bond be received as a consul despite the lack of a commercial treaty with Britain; this should be communicated to Adams and should be noted as an ...
  • Number of Images: 6
[Document, 1787 March 28]

334. [Document, 1787 March 28]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: March 28, 1787
  • Summary: Pertains to admission of Phineas Bond as Consul and commercial agent of Great Britain. Jay suggests that Bond be received as a consul despite the lack of a commercial treaty with Britain; this should be communicated to Adams and should be noted as an ...
  • Number of Images: 5
[Document, 1787 March 29]

335. [Document, 1787 March 29]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: March 29, 1787
  • Summary: Refers to letter of Uriah Forrest, submitting suggestion that he be considered for U.S. Consul at London. He previously reported to Congress his opinion that since the laws of England are well known to Americans, there is no need to keep consuls there...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1787 March 29]

336. [Document, 1787 March 29]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: March 29, 1787
  • Summary: Refers to letter of Uriah Forrest, submitting suggestion that he be considered for U.S. Consul at London. He previously reported to Congress his opinion that since the laws of England are well known to Americans, there is no need to keep consuls there...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1787 May 01]

337. [Document, 1787 May 01]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: May 01, 1787
  • Summary: On petition of Hannah Stephens that her husband be redeemed from Algerian captivity, Jay reports that Jefferson should be authorized to take the necessary steps in this regard.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1787 May 01]

338. [Document, 1787 May 01]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
  • Date: May 01, 1787
  • Summary: On petition of Hannah Stephens that her husband be redeemed from Algerian captivity, Jay reports that Jefferson should be authorized to take the necessary steps in this regard.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1787 May 05]

339. [Document, 1787 May 05]

[Document, 1787 May 05]

340. [Document, 1787 May 05]