The papers of John Jay

[Document, 1797 October 05]

21. [Document, 1797 October 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: October 05, 1797
Summary: Has received a petition for a pardon from Peter Heaton, convicted of larceny in the city of New York. Wishes to know if a pardon would be proper.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1798 February 14]

22. [Document, 1798 February 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) McCormick, Daniel (Addressee) Rutgers, Henry, 1745-1830 (Addressee) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: February 14, 1798
Summary: Encloses an act of the legislature entitled "An Act making a temporary disposition of the property now in the Treasury of this State," in which the addressees are named Commissioners.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1798 June 27]

23. [Document, 1798 June 27]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: June 27, 1798
Summary: Encloses a letter from Matthew Clarkson and his answer on convening the state Legislature which are to be laid before the Common Council.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1798 May 02]

24. [Document, 1798 May 02]

Name: Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 02, 1798
Summary: A Committee of the Chamber of Commerce of New York City has presented to the Common Council a memorial requesting measures for fortifying the city NNHi: 899, April 1798. After consideration a resolution was passed, and Jay is requested to apply to the...
Number of Images: 3

[Document, 1798 May 07]

25. [Document, 1798 May 07]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: May 07, 1798
Summary: Has written to the Secretary at War enclosing copies of the memorial and resolutions concerning the defense of New York City and Harbor. His answer will be forwarded immediately upon receipt.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1798 October 13]

26. [Document, 1798 October 13]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: October 13, 1798
Summary: Has seen with pleasure several accounts of liberal donations to New York. The sheriff's absence from that city is reprehensible. Encloses a pardon for William Martin which is to be given in exchange for two years' security.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1798 October 3]

27. [Document, 1798 October 3]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: October 3, 1798
Summary: Thanks Varick for letter of 28 September. Captain Benson received letterfrom brother Robert indicating that "the Violence of the Fever at New York begins to abate." Believes sheriff's departure from city is improper -- asks Varick to report if sheriff...
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1826 April 01]

28. [Document, 1826 April 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: April 01, 1826
Summary: On considering the reasons stated in his letter, has consented to recall his resignation. Values the kind and friendly sentiments expressed in Varick's letter.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1826 April 1]

29. [Document, 1826 April 1]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: April 1, 1826
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1826 April 5]

30. [Document, 1826 April 5]

Name: Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 5, 1826
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1826 March 18]

31. [Document, 1826 March 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: March 18, 1826
Summary: When he accepted the presidency of the American Bible Society, his reluctance was only from the apprehension that the state of his health would prevent him from fulfilling the duties of office. A sense of duty now forbids him to deprive the society an...
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1826 March 18]

32. [Document, 1826 March 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: March 18, 1826
Summary: Retained copy of Jay's letter to Varick, the vice president of the American Bible Society, resigning the Society's Presidency and closing with his "testimony to the zeal fidelity & ability with which the various & important concerns of the Society hav...
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1826 March 18]

33. [Document, 1826 March 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: March 18, 1826
Summary: First page and address leaf (in the hand of William Jay) of his father's letter to Varick of this date (document 13389).
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1826 March 27]

34. [Document, 1826 March 27]

Name: Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 27, 1826
Summary: Has received John Jay's letter requesting that his resignation as president of the American Bible Society be communicated to the Board of Managers. Has shown the letter to certain gentlemen in confidence, who unite in requesting that Jay withdraw his ...
Number of Images: 4

[Document, 1826 March 27]

35. [Document, 1826 March 27]

Name: Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 27, 1826
Number of Images: 4

[Document, 1828 January 30]

36. [Document, 1828 January 30]

Name: Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: January 30, 1828
Summary: His father, unable to write due to a hand injury, asks that his resignation of the presidency of the American Bible Society be laid before the Board of Managers. His attachment to the institution is unabated but the state of his health renders him una...
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1828 March 08]

37. [Document, 1828 March 08]

Name: Troup, Robert, 1757-1832 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Author)
Date: March 08, 1828
Summary: In obedience to his request they enclose a copy of the proceedings of the Board of Managers of the American Bible Society relative to his resignation. Express their regret for the necessity which has led him to retire, especially as the Society will f...
Number of Images: 2

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