The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1774 September 05]

Name: United States. Continental Congress (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: September 05, 1774
Summary: Payton Randolph selected President, Charles Thompson selected Secretary. Debate on adoption of rules and procedures. 6 September. Henry considers himself not a Virginian but an American, give each colony representation on basis of opulence and populat...
Number of Images: 9

2. [Document, 1776 May 29]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: May 29, 1776
Summary: Thinks Maryland's example will cool the ardor of some people, and the divisions of Pennsylvania will injure the common cause. Still looking for a horse for Mr. Lynch.
Number of Images: 1

3. [Document, 1777 December 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: December 14, 1777
Summary: Received Duane's of the 2nd. Is pleased that Duane favors the confederacy. Hopes that some omissions in the former draft are supplied in this one. Intends soon to visit the Manor.
Number of Images: 4

4. [Document, 1778 September 08]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: September 08, 1778
Summary: Glad that Duane and Mrs. Duane are well again. The matters discussed in his last letter merit the most serious consideration and hopes Congress soon will attend to them.
Number of Images: 1

5. [Document, 1779 April 16]

Name: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: April 16, 1779
Summary: Defends himself against the charges that he is "too griping in my demands and...making a fortune too rapidly." Recites his service to the nation. Did not seek post of Quartermaster and is not solicitous to hold it. Has met with absence of co-operation...
Number of Images: 6

6. [Document, 1779 February 03]

Name: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: February 03, 1779
Summary: He has laid the recommendations of Congress before the legislature, and hopes that an adequate tax bill will be passed. In regard to currency, he hopes that it will appreciate slightly in value, or at least that it will not depreciate any further.
Number of Images: 3

7. [Document, 1779 February 09]

Name: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee) Floyd, William, 1734-1821 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Lewis, Francis, 1713-1803 (Addressee) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: February 09, 1779
Summary: Asks that they advise whether Congress intends to reinforce the New York frontier, and whether he may with propriety inform the settlers that the government will take steps to move against the enemy. Otherwise he feels the settlers should be advised t...
Number of Images: 3

8. [Document, 1779 March 09]

Name: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: March 09, 1779
Summary: Difficulties of hiring wagoners for Army. Encloses letter to Washington of 24 February 1779 on subject.
Number of Images: 5

9. [Document, 1785 April 20]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: April 20, 1785
Summary: A Mr. O'Connor wanted to come to America and bring some Irish immigrants with him but Jay suggested he come alone and then bring other settlers over later. He did this and was not able to make a go of it. He is now in debtors' prison. Jay thinks he is...
Number of Images: 2

10. [Document, 1785 January 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: January 26, 1785
Summary: Sends a copy of a letter from G. Morris to the chancellor. Morris cannot accept the position of counselor to the New York agents.
Number of Images: 1

11. [Document, 1785 October 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: October 11, 1785
Summary: Encloses some letters to be sent to the judges of the boundary dispute between Massachusetts and New York. It will not hurt us to wait until we get important papers from England
Number of Images: 1

12. [Document, 1785 October 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: October 12, 1785
Summary: Wants Judges to postpone coming to Williamsburg since the agents of New York and Massachusetts do not think they will be able to meet with them by 15 November.
Number of Images: 1

13. [Document, 1785 September 30]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: September 30, 1785
Summary: Wants to know the regulations for building on Broadway and New Street since he is planning to start a house and stable there.
Number of Images: 1

14. [Document, 1787 May 28]

Name: Maryland Committee (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Addressee)
Date: May 28, 1787
Summary: The Maryland legislature has appointed them a committee to negotiate a settlement with Messers Van Staphorst. They therefore request Jay, Duane, Livingston and King to refrain any further proceedings as arbitrators of the dispute.
Number of Images: 1

15. [Document, 1788 August 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: August 01, 1788
Summary: Acknowledges Duane's letter of 14 June. As Wessel's case is pending in a fully competent court, no need to remove it to the Supreme Court or take other action.
Number of Images: 1

16. [Document, 1788 January 04]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: January 04, 1788
Summary: Encloses letter of P.I. Van Berckel, Dutch Minister, of 18 December 1787 concerning arrest of one of his servants by a New York constable. Asks for redress. John Jay asks Duane to take suitable steps to conciliate the Dutch Minister. Enclosure (transl...
Number of Images: 1

17. [Document, 1788 January 04]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: January 04, 1788
Summary: Encloses letter of P.I. Van Berckel, Dutch Minister, of 18 December 1787 concerning arrest of one of his servants by a New York constable. Asks for redress. Jay asks Duane to take suitable steps to conciliate the Dutch Minister. Enclosure (translation...
Number of Images: 1

18. [Document, 1788 January 4]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee) Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Author)
Date: January 4, 1788
Summary: Letter signed version of Jay's letter to Duane of 4 January, enclosing a translation of Van Berckel's letter of 18 December 1787. See document 2214.
Number of Images: 4

19. [Document, 1795 September 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Addressee)
Date: September 16, 1795
Summary: Even before the treaty was negotiated, it was apparent that it would draw the criticism of the French, the Southern states and their debtors, and the antifederalists, who are still disappointed over the adoption of the Constitution. The treaty cannot ...
Number of Images: 3

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1. [Document, 1774 September 05]

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