The papers of John Jay

61. [Document, 1791 October 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: October 03, 1791
Summary: Introduces Lord Wycombe, who is the son of the Marquis of Lansdowne [Lord Shelburne], and who comes to the United States in search of information.
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62. [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

63. [Document, 1792 January 27]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: January 27, 1792
Summary: Draft of DLC: 10403. One paragraph crossed out in draft not included in Autograph letter signed--concerning Indian affairs.
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64. [Document, 1792 March 06]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 06, 1792
Summary: Burr's motion only an indication of what will follow when the occasion presents itself. Congratulations on birth of child, regards to Mrs. Jay.
Number of Images: 2

65. [Document, 1793 April 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author)
Date: April 11, 1793
Summary: Proclamation to be issued by George Washington.
Number of Images: 2

66. [Document, 1793 August 08]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: August 08, 1793
Summary: Check and balance system of the Constitution, and the Supreme Court being one of last resort, are strong arguments against their giving advisory opinions to the President. They note the power of President to call upon departments for advice is particu...
Number of Images: 1

67. [Document, 1793 July 20]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: July 20, 1793
Summary: Autograph Draft versions of Jay's letters to Washington and Jefferson of this date, explaining that, as the matter presented is of serious nature, and concerns the judicial department, they are reluctant to decide without the concurrence of the absent...
Number of Images: 2

68. [Document, 1793 July 20]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: July 20, 1793
Number of Images: 2

69. [Document, 1793 May 12]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 12, 1793
Summary: Wishes for a pleasant journey to the south. The weather should be expected to grow warm. Encloses letters of introduction.
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70. [Document, 1793 May 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: May 12, 1793
Summary: Acknowledges receipt of letter of 12 May.
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71. [Document, 1794 April 19]

Name: Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813 (Author) George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 (Addressee) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author)
Date: April 19, 1794
Summary: Jay's commission as envoy extraordinary from the United States to Britain, Document signed by Washington and Edmund Randolph.
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72. [Document, 1794 April 29]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 29, 1794
Summary: As Morris must be recalled from Paris, asks John Jay to assume post of Resident Minister in London, after negotiations are completed, so that Pinckney can go to Paris to succeed Morris. If John Jay does not wish post, asked to forward letter to Robert...
Number of Images: 2

73. [Document, 1794 April 29]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 29, 1794
Summary: As Morris must be recalled from Paris, asks John Jay to assume post of Resident Minister in London, after negotiations are completed, so that Pinckney can go to Paris to succeed Morris. If John Jay does not wish post, asked to forward letter to Robert...
Number of Images: 2

74. [Document, 1794 April 30]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: April 30, 1794
Summary: Reply to George Washington'S letter of the 29th. Desire for retirement. If "judiciary was on the proper footing" would prefer no post to that of Chief Justice. Expects to sail in fortnight. Will forward letter George Washington asked to be transmitted...
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75. [Document, 1794 August 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: August 05, 1794
Summary: Prospects brighter. Believes that compensation cases will be referred to board of commissioners appointed by two governments. Admission of American vessels to islands being considered as is treaty of commerce. Thinks they will ask that British debts b...
Number of Images: 3

76. [Document, 1794 August 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: August 11, 1794
Summary: Forwards letter from a Mr. Wangenheim concerning emigration to the United States. Many applications of this kind come to John Jay daily from Frenchmen and others. John Jay gives all same answer-- "U.S. interposed no impediments to Emigrants, so on the...
Number of Images: 1

77. [Document, 1794 August 30]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 30, 1794
Summary: Observations on intrigues of Governor Simcoe and other British agents on frontier. Simcoe's threats against Americans settling at Sodus. British attempts to stir up Indians against settlers. Furnishing Indians with ammunition, clothing, provisions and...
Number of Images: 4

78. [Document, 1794 December 18]

Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 18, 1794
Summary: Comments on Monroe's communications to the National Convention of France: 1) measure not well-advised considering United States neutral policy 2) Monroe defended actions, saying that French naval officers detained in United States under restrictions o...
Number of Images: 4

79. [Document, 1794 July 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: July 21, 1794
Summary: (Draft) Transmits memorial from Lameth and Deport concerning fate of their families. Agreement between Grenville and John Jay to preserve status quo on frontier until negotiations finished. Doesn't think Cabinet has yet concluded on plan for settling ...
Number of Images: 8

80. [Document, 1794 June 23]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: June 23, 1794
Summary: Unable to contact Mr. Lear. Refers to letter to Randolph of same date. Thinks United States mercantile injuries will be redressed, but does not know to what extent. Dr. Gordon says posts will not be surrendered, but John Jay doesn't think we should ac...
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