The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1776 June 29]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 29, 1776
Summary: Cannot attend the examination of G. Forbes.
Number of Images: 1

2. [Document, 1779 April 14]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 14, 1779
Summary: Desires to preserve his name against the present attacks upon it. Includes along statement "of some facts which will serve to place the present attack in its proper light."
Number of Images: 13

3. [Document, 1779 April 23]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 23, 1779
Number of Images: 4

4. [Document, 1779 March 01]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 01, 1779
Summary: The pieces of intelligence lately received from Europe should be given to the public in a manner calculated to attract the attention and impress the minds of the people.
Number of Images: 3

5. [Document, 1781 October 22]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 22, 1781
Summary: Sends Jay a copy of the capitulation of Lord Cornwallis by a French frigate to avoid delay.
Number of Images: 2

6. [Document, 1786 May 18]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 18, 1786
Summary: Littlepage seems to have departed from good manners and courtesy. The state of the federal government is precarious and the Confederation is in need of repair. However, as wickedness rather than ignorance causes the present difficulty, it is difficult...
Number of Images: 2

7. [Document, 1787 March 10]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 10, 1787
Summary: Agrees with Jay that present form of government cannot be amended, rather it must be reconstructed; to amend would be like putting props under a house ready to fall. He is uncertain that the people are ready for such a change, as they do not realize t...
Number of Images: 3

8. [Document, 1788 August 03]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 03, 1788
Summary: Congratulations on obtaining the unconditional ratification of the Constitution in the New York State convention. Although would have been surprised at resistance after ten other states had signed, New York has much divided feeling. Hopes North Caroli...
Number of Images: 1

9. [Document, 1788 July 18]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 18, 1788
Summary: Comments on John Jay's letter of June 30th. Bemoans breakdown in postal service. Suggestions for improvement of service. In postscript, mentions John Jay's letter of the 8th. Hopes New York will pass Constitution without previous amendments.
Number of Images: 3

10. [Document, 1788 June 08]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 08, 1788
Summary: Unhappy to hear of strong anti-federal feeling in New York. Hopes that Virginia will ratify before New York convention and thus add more weight to the cause; gives particulars on proceedings in Virginia. convention to point up progress of federalist c...
Number of Images: 3

11. [Document, 1788 March 03]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 03, 1788
Summary: Reply to John Jay's letter of 3 February. Acknowledges receipt of rhubarb seed. Discussion of possibilities of breeding one of John Jay's female asses to his Spanish jack. Comments on French postal service. Would have been better if Massachusetts deci...
Number of Images: 2

12. [Document, 1788 May 15]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 15, 1788
Summary: Praises the Address (a copy of which John Jay has sent him)/ Asks for another of the pamphlets. Opponents of Constitution are "passive" in Virginia since the elections to the convention. Maneuvers of anti-federalists at polls do them little credit. If...
Number of Images: 2

13. [Document, 1789 June 4]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 4, 1789
Summary: As he has more leisure than he is likely to have once the government is in operation, he would like to receive a memorandum concerning the operations of the Department of Foreign Affairs and a general view of the matters of concern to the United State...
Number of Images: 3

14. [Document, 1789 n.d., Sunday]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1789 n.d.
Summary: Dated "Sunday Morning" and endorsed "1789" by Jay. The harness of Washington's carriage broke as he was coming from New Jersey. If Jay proposes to go to church, may the President have a seat in his carriage?
Number of Images: 1

15. [Document, 1789 November 30]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 30, 1789
Summary: An invitation to accompany him to the theatre. Jay and Mrs. Jay must not consider this an official invitation, but rather treat it as one from a friend, which they may accept or reject at their convenience. Jay's reply- drafted beneath- they will come...
Number of Images: 2

16. [Document, 1790 April 03]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 03, 1790
Summary: It is important that the judiciary system be not only independent but also efficient. He would appreciate receiving comments from the judges when they return from their first circuit upon which they are about to embark.
Number of Images: 2

17. [Document, 1790 December 26]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 26, 1790
Summary: Sends compliments of the season, and notice that he has Jay's letters of 13 November and 12 December.
Number of Images: 2

18. [Document, 1790 June 13]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 13, 1790
Summary: "Would there be prudence, justice or policy in extending mercy to the convict mentioned in enclosed Papers?" Encloses two letters received from Morris for Jay's perusal.
Number of Images: 1

19. [Document, 1790 November 19]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 19, 1790
Summary: Autograph letter signed. He will shortly leave for Philadelphia to address Congress at the opening of their third session. He requests Jay to send any pertinent thoughts concerning the judiciary, or other general matters.
Number of Images: 2

20. [Document, 1791 September 4]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 4, 1791
Summary: His nephew's illness requires Washington to visit Mount Vernon to attend to private business. Will return for next session of Congress in mid-October. Repeats a request he made to Jay a year earlier -- that the Chief Justice provide suggestions "and t...
Number of Images: 1

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1. [Document, 1776 June 29]

2. [Document, 1779 April 14]

3. [Document, 1779 April 23]

4. [Document, 1779 March 01]

5. [Document, 1781 October 22]

6. [Document, 1786 May 18]

7. [Document, 1787 March 10]

8. [Document, 1788 August 03]

9. [Document, 1788 July 18]

10. [Document, 1788 June 08]

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12. [Document, 1788 May 15]

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14. [Document, 1789 n.d., Sunday]

15. [Document, 1789 November 30]

16. [Document, 1790 April 03]

17. [Document, 1790 December 26]

18. [Document, 1790 June 13]

19. [Document, 1790 November 19]

20. [Document, 1791 September 4]