The papers of John Jay

[Document, 1776 April 27]

1. [Document, 1776 April 27]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Willett, Marinus, 1740-1830 (Addressee)
Date: April 27, 1776
Summary: Regrets impossibility of obtaining for Willet an appointment equal to his merit. Schuyler's letter does him honor, and had it been made known to Congress a few months earlier, Jay believes it would have had the influence wished.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1776 April n.d.]

2. [Document, 1776 April n.d.]

Name: Willett, Marinus, 1740-1830 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1776 April n.d.
Summary: Is displeased at being passed over twice for the position of Major.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1777 December 17]

3. [Document, 1777 December 17]

Name: Willett, Marinus, 1740-1830 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 17, 1777
Summary: Is optimistic for America's success. But sees a loss to America in the trade with the enemy in which certain articles (salt and pork) are bought by America. at great loss. "A virtuous private trader appears to me as rare in this day as the Phoenix." S...
Number of Images: 4

[Document, 1777 September 01]

4. [Document, 1777 September 01]

Name: Willett, Marinus, 1740-1830 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 01, 1777
Summary: Argues that the Indians ought to be solicited to fight on the side of the Americans. Suggests James Deane be employed in soliciting the Indians.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1778 April 29]

5. [Document, 1778 April 29]

Name: Willett, Marinus, 1740-1830 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 29, 1778
Summary: Addressed to Governor Clinton and Chief Judge Jay, noting the importance of recruiting Indians to support the American cause.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1778 January 02]

6. [Document, 1778 January 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Willett, Marinus, 1740-1830 (Addressee)
Date: January 02, 1778
Summary: Thank you for suggestions as to government. Will communicate them to members of the legislature. Send him any further intelligence that may be useful.
Number of Images: 1

Document, 1779 September 29

7. Document, 1779 September 29

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Willett, Marinus, 1740-1830 (Addressee)
Date: 1779 September 29
Summary: Mrs. Willet's letters have been delivered to her. Hereafter direct your letters to Samuel Huntington.
Number of Images: 0

[Document, 1787 June 19]

8. [Document, 1787 June 19]

Name: Willett, Marinus, 1740-1830 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 19, 1787
Summary: Willett received no instructions concerning execution of action against Brockholst Livingston. Report that John Jay mentioned concerning such instructions without foundation in fact.
Number of Images: 1