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Document, 1798 July 06

1. Document, 1798 July 06

  • Name: Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1798 July 06
  • Summary: The army should be organized in the most efficient manner in order to meet the experienced forces of the enemy. Pickering and others feel Colonel Hamilton is the best person to serve "the Second to You, and the Chief in your ab...
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Document, 1797 February 08

2. Document, 1797 February 08

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1797 February 08
  • Summary: An unusually strong recommendation that Henry Remsen be considered for the post of naval officer of the port of New York. Remsen previously served under Jay in the Office of Foreign Affairs.
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1797 February 19

3. Document, 1797 February 19

  • Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1797 February 19
  • Summary: Unfortunately his letter recommending Remsen for the naval office at New York did not arrive before the nomination had been made. The nominee, a Mr. Rogers, has been very active in the office, and he had no hesitation in making...
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Document, 1796 March 25

4. Document, 1796 March 25

  • Name: Bayard, John (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author,Addressee) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1796 March 25
  • Summary: Encloses letter from Samuel Bayard, 6 January 1796 (see document 12535). Bayard writes of change of policy in British courts which has resulted in favorable disposition of several claims cases. Feels this is due to ratification...
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Document, 1796 September 19

5. Document, 1796 September 19

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1796 September 19
  • Summary: Suggests changes in wording of /Farewell Address?/.Feels it might be more prudent to omit the word "expected" in saying "we are never to expect Favors from a nation" and retain only the words "not to be calculated upon."
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1796 April 18

6. Document, 1796 April 18

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1796 April 18
  • Summary: Agrees with his decision on Pickman. The majority party in House of Representatives is digging its political grave. Hopes Washington will remain steadfast in his program and continue in office until calmer times make his retire...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1796 March 31

7. Document, 1796 March 31

  • Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1796 March 31
  • Summary: Autograph letter signed. Activities of armed British vessels in the West Indies are particularly intolerable, but he is determined to effectuate the British treaty. Pickman was considered unworthy to serve as a Commissioner by ...
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1796 May 08

8. Document, 1796 May 08

  • Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1796 May 08
  • Summary: Autograph letter signed. He is sorely troubled by the exertions of those who would sew the seeds of dissension in the body politic. The intentions of the American people are well disposed toward the administration but the more ...
  • Number of Images: 4
Document, 1796 May 23

9. Document, 1796 May 23

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1796 May 23
  • Summary: Transmits memorial of Nicholas Low and others who own lands in New York state and are desirous for the continuation of a military post at Oswegatchie, near their lands. Jay does not have sufficient knowledge to express an opini...
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Document, 1796 January 01

10. Document, 1796 January 01

  • Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1796 January 01
  • Summary: Washington is forwarding a letter from Sir John Sinclair, and requests John Jay's aid in facilitating Sir John's views. Wishes John Jay and his family the compliments of the season.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1796 January 26

11. Document, 1796 January 26

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1796 January 26
  • Summary: This is a manuscript copy. Suggests that Commissioners appointed to adjust United States-British claims, be either merchants or lawyers. For merchant suggests Higginson of Boston; for lawyer Judge Paterson or Mr. Marshall. Merc...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1796 May 24

12. Document, 1796 May 24

Document, 1796 May 11

13. Document, 1796 May 11

Document, 1796 April 18

14. Document, 1796 April 18

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1796 April 18
  • Summary: Agrees with his decision on Pickman. The majority party in House of Representatives is digging its political grave. Hopes Washington will remain steadfast in his program and continue in office until calmer times make his retire...
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1796 May 08

15. Document, 1796 May 08

  • Name: Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1796 May 08
  • Summary: Autograph Draft signed. He is sorely troubled by the exertions of those who would sew the seeds of dissension in the body politic. The intentions of the American people are well disposed toward the administration but the more a...
  • Number of Images: 3
Document, 1796 April 18

16. Document, 1796 April 18

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1796 April 18
  • Summary: Same as NNC: 8462. This letter is a manuscript copy. However it would appear that it was copied from the letter printed in William Jay, The Life of John Jay, vol. I, 392. Agrees with his decision on Pickman. The majority party ...
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Document, 1796 January 26

17. Document, 1796 January 26

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1796 January 26
  • Summary: Draft. Thinks should appoint as commissioners one lawyer and one merchant for the capture cases. Sees Mr. Higginson of Boston as best qualified merchant, and as the majority of the captures were from the eastern and middle stat...
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Document, 1796 January 26

18. Document, 1796 January 26

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1796 January 26
  • Summary: This is a manuscript copy. Suggests that Commissioners appointed to adjust U.S.-British claims, be either merchants or lawyers. For merchant suggests Higginson of Boston; for lawyer Judge Paterson or Mr. Marshall. Merchants con...
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Document, 1795 December 14

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Document, 1795 February 25

20. Document, 1795 February 25

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1795 February 25
  • Summary: Reflections on the late Pennsylvania insurrections. Had foreseen dangers of Jacobin societies in America. Knows that no Treaty he could have obtained would have satisfied the whole nation. Fully expects "calumny and detraction"...
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