The papers of John Jay

41. [Document, 1784 February 28]

Name: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Date: February 28, 1784
Summary: They are pleased to learn of the inclination of Prussia toward entering into a commercial treaty with America. Although they do not have powers to conclude, they are authorized to negotiate and ask Adams to begin discussions with the Prussian minister...
Number of Images: 3

42. [Document, 1784 January 05]

Name: Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Addressee)
Date: January 05, 1784
Summary: The treaty finally arrived during an adjournment. It will be ratified as soon as nine states arrive. May cause a delay in the time set for exchange of the ratification.
Number of Images: 2

43. [Document, 1784 January 5]

Name: Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Addressee)
Date: January 5, 1784
Number of Images: 1

44. [Document, 1785 April 13]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: April 13, 1785
Summary: Details all the letters he has written to Adams in the last month. Now sends a number of papers on the transportation from America of Negroes by the British Army contrary to the treaty of peace and papers on debts due to British merchants.
Number of Images: 23

45. [Document, 1785 August 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: August 03, 1785
Summary: Sends Adams all the papers on the matter of the detained Americans captured by the British during the war to present to the British ministry.
Number of Images: 1

46. [Document, 1785 August 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: August 03, 1785
Summary: Glad the loan with the Dutch completed. The states have as yet not met their financial obligations to the federal government. The American people should so observe their part of the treaty as to force Britain to observe hers. Agrees with Adams on the ...
Number of Images: 3

47. [Document, 1785 August 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: August 03, 1785
Summary: Extract of letter DNA: 2418, Foreign Letters, pertaining to salary of ministers of the United States at London.
Number of Images: 1

48. [Document, 1785 August 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: August 26, 1785
Summary: Has laid Adams' letters before Congress. Adams situation has required much circumspection and Jay thinks he has acquitted himself well.
Number of Images: 1

49. [Document, 1785 December 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: December 05, 1785
Summary: Sends the act of Congress respecting John Temple.
Number of Images: 1

50. [Document, 1785 February 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: February 11, 1785
Summary: Sends Adams a ratification of the contract with Wilhelm and Ian Willink for a loan of two millions of guilders (9 March 1784). Will write to Adams soon on the London mission. Asks Adams for frequent information on affairs in Europe. France demands Lon...
Number of Images: 2

51. [Document, 1785 February 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: February 11, 1785
Summary: Sends Adams a ratification of the contract with Wilhelm and Ian Willink for a loan of two millions of guilders (9 Mr. 1784). Will write to Adams soon on the London mission. Asks Adams for frequent information on affairs in Europe. France demands Longc...
Number of Images: 2

52. [Document, 1785 February 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: February 19, 1785
Summary: Requests that the enclosed letter for Mr. Carmichael may be given to the Spanish Ambassador to be sent to Spain.
Number of Images: 1

53. [Document, 1785 January 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: January 14, 1785
Summary: Congress now in session and considering all foreign letters. Judges appointed to settle the dispute between Massachusetts and New York. Rumor that the Cherokees will attack the settlements in Kentucky and that Spain encourages them.
Number of Images: 2

54. [Document, 1785 January 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee)
Date: January 14, 1785
Summary: Congress now in session and considering all foreign letters. Judges appointed to settle the dispute between Massachusetts and New York. Rumor that the Cherokees will attack the settlements in Kentucky and that Spain encourages them.
Number of Images: 1

55. [Document, 1785 March 08]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: March 08, 1785
Summary: Jay sends a letter of introduction to Adams for Paul Randall of New York City.
Number of Images: 1

56. [Document, 1785 March 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee)
Date: March 11, 1785
Summary: On 7 May 1784 Congress resolved to enter 10 years treaties with the Barbary states. The American commissioners in Paris given power to make these treaties. Can use up to $80,000 for this purpose. May appoint persons to go to the courts of these powers...
Number of Images: 20

57. [Document, 1785 March 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee)
Date: March 11, 1785
Summary: On 7 May 1784 Congress resolved to enter 10 years treaties with the barbary states. The American commissioners in Paris given power to make these treaties. Can use up to $80,000 for this purpose. May appoint persons to go to the courts of these powers...
Number of Images: 27

58. [Document, 1785 March 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee)
Date: March 11, 1785
Summary: Informing them of resolutions of Congress concerning their powers as ministers making treaties and trade agreements with foreign nations, especially concerning Morocco, Algiers, Tunis and Tripoli. Can use money borrowed in Holland or elsewhere in Euro...
Number of Images: 10

59. [Document, 1785 March 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: March 11, 1785
Summary: Informing them of resolutions of Congress concerning their powers as ministers making treaties and trade agreements with foreign nations, especially concerning Morocco, Algiers, Tunis and Tripoli. Can use money borrowed in Holland or elsewhere in Euro...
Number of Images: 5

60. [Document, 1785 March 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Addressee)
Date: March 15, 1785
Summary: Sends extracts from the Journal of Congress stating Adams' appointment as minister to Britain and that of Smith as Secretary.
Number of Images: 1

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