The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1792 March 11]

Name: King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Author) Watson, James, 1750-1806 (Addressee)
Date: March 11, 1792
Summary: Although the adjustment in bank discounts has made difficult times, things are now established on a firm basis. Glad Watson intends to support Jay's election, King also favors Jay.
Number of Images: 3

2. [Document, 1795 August 17]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Addressee) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee) Watson, James, 1750-1806 (Addressee)
Date: August 17, 1795
Summary: Appointing them his agents to negotiate treaty with the St. Regis Indians.
Number of Images: 2

3. [Document, 1795 September 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Addressee) Ten Broeck, Abraham, 1734-1810 (Addressee) Watson, James, 1750-1806 (Addressee)
Date: September 03, 1795
Summary: Appoints Ten Broeck to succeed Richard Varick as Indian agent.
Number of Images: 1

4. [Document, 1795 September 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Addressee) Watson, James, 1750-1806 (Addressee)
Date: September 03, 1795
Summary: Notifies them of the appointment of General Ten Broeck to succeed Richard Varick. Forwards letter from Timothy Pickering, Secretary of War, concerning the negotiations.
Number of Images: 1

5. [Document, 1796 May 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Addressee) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee) Watson, James, 1750-1806 (Addressee)
Date: May 12, 1796
Summary: Appoints them commissioners to represent the State of New York at the treaty negotiations between the U.S. and the St. Regis Indians.
Number of Images: 3

6. [Document, 1797 February n.d.]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Addressee) L'Hommedieu, Ezra, 1734-1811 (Addressee) Watson, James, 1750-1806 (Addressee)
Date: 1797 February n.d.
Summary: Appoints them commissioners to examine claims of the Stockbridge Indians.
Number of Images: 1

7. [Document, 1797 May n.d.]

Name: Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Author) Watson, James, 1750-1806 (Author)
Date: 1797 May n.d.
Summary: As Commissioners appointed to superintend the erecting and repairing of fortifications in New York, the subscribers apply for sixty quarter casks of powder in order to prove the cannon they have contracted.
Number of Images: 1

8. [Document, 1798 April 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Watson, James, 1750-1806 (Addressee)
Date: April 26, 1798
Summary: Encloses a letter from the Secretary at War relative to the cannon to be loaned to the United States.
Number of Images: 2

9. [Document, 1798 April 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Watson, James, 1750-1806 (Addressee)
Date: April 26, 1798
Summary: Respecting the cannon which are to be loaned to the United States, John Jay hopes those cannon which are now ready for use in the forts or in the city will not be asked for, as this would leave the port and city in a "very defenseless state."
Number of Images: 1

10. [Document, 1798 April 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Watson, James, 1750-1806 (Addressee)
Date: April 26, 1798
Summary: Encloses a letter from the Secretary at War relative to the cannon to be loaned to the United States.
Number of Images: 1

11. [Document, 1798 August 06]

Name: Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Watson, James, 1750-1806 (Author)
Date: August 06, 1798
Summary: Three thousand car touch boxes and 108,000 cartridges have been contracted for. There will probably be a residue of funds which is subject to the order of Government.
Number of Images: 1

12. [Document, 1798 August 11]

Name: Watson, James, 1750-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 11, 1798
Summary: Lists proposed officers for an artillery company now forming in the city. About 1,000 artillery-men will be required for the equipment being acquired. Volunteer companies now forming, under good commanders, will always be ready to defend their country...
Number of Images: 2

13. [Document, 1798 May 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Watson, James, 1750-1806 (Addressee)
Date: May 15, 1798
Summary: The Comptroller has been ordered to pay the balance owed relative to the act for erecting fortifications within the state. Consents to lending the cannon mentioned and will communicate the same to the Commandant on Governor's Island. Encloses an extra...
Number of Images: 1

14. [Document, 1798 May 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Watson, James, 1750-1806 (Addressee)
Date: May 15, 1798
Summary: The Comptroller has been ordered to pay the balance owed relative to the act for erecting fortifications within the state. Consents to lending the cannon mentioned and will communicate the same to the Commandant on Governor's Island. Encloses an extra...
Number of Images: 2

15. [Document, 1801 January 15]

Name: Ray, Cornelius (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Watson, James, 1750-1806 (Author) Wolsey, William (Author)
Date: January 15, 1801
Summary: Committee of Federal Freeholders of the City of New York, they commend Jay for his numerous services to the State and nation and enclose their resolutions concerning the nomination of Stephen Van Rensselaer for Governor (see 13 Jan. 1801). Jay's admin...
Number of Images: 2

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