The papers of John Jay

21. [Document, 1796 March 04]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: March 04, 1796
Summary: Asks Hamilton to defend the title of one who purchased land from the Commissioners on Forfeited Estates. This request is made in accordance with a joint resolution of the Senate and Assembly.
Number of Images: 2

22. [Document, 1797 April 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee) Jones, Samuel, 1734-1819 (Addressee)
Date: April 10, 1797
Summary: Appoints them to serve as commissioners to review the investment of State funds in the Bank of New York.
Number of Images: 2

23. [Document, 1797 December 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: December 05, 1797
Summary: Asks Hamilton's opinion concerning appointments to be made to the post of Examiner in New York City.
Number of Images: 1

24. [Document, 1798 April 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: April 19, 1798
Summary: Has decided to postpone the appointment of Hamilton as Senator of the United States until receiving his permission. Asks him to suggest an alternate should he decline acceptance.
Number of Images: 1

25. [Document, 1798 April 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: April 19, 1798
Summary: Wishes to appoint Hamilton as successor to Judge Hobart who presently holds the seat of Senator of the United States.
Number of Images: 1

26. [Document, 1798 April 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: April 19, 1798
Summary: Has thought it over and feels he should not send a commission without Hamilton's prior acceptance. Should Hamilton wish to decline, will he please discuss it with "our friends", and advise who would be a good candidate.
Number of Images: 2

27. [Document, 1798 April 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: April 19, 1798
Summary: Resignation of John Schloss Hobart creates a vacancy in the United States Senate. As legislature is not in session and the state of the nation requires that the State be immediately represented, he encloses a commission appointing Hamilton Senator ad ...
Number of Images: 2

28. [Document, 1798 August 30]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: August 30, 1798
Summary: Feels defense of port of New York should be under Hamilton's direction. Gives details on regiments being considered by the State authorities. A forgery conviction, should not in his opinion, be subject to pardon, except in certain situations. Power to...
Number of Images: 2

29. [Document, 1798 July 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: July 28, 1798
Summary: Hopes that doubts will not be permitted to remain concerning Hamilton's rank in relation to other Major Generals. Recommends Warren Delancy, formerly a lieutenant in the British army, for service in United States army.
Number of Images: 2

30. [Document, 1798 July 31]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: July 31, 1798
Summary: Recommends David Jones, Jr., formerly his private secretary, as an aide to Hamilton.
Number of Images: 2

31. [Document, 1798 November 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: November 05, 1798
Summary: General Clarkson has been sent a $500 bank order to complete the survey of the port of New York. Illness makes it uncertain when John Jay can be in New York. When the survey is finished, Hamilton should consult with Clarkson, Burr, Stephens, and other...
Number of Images: 2

32. [Document, 1798 November 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: November 05, 1798
Summary: Will arrange to make $500. available to General Clarkson for purpose of surveying the harbor for defenses. Had hoped to travel to New York to discuss this with Hamilton, but an unexpected attack of the piles prevents him. His absence will probably not...
Number of Images: 2

33. [Document, 1798 November 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: November 10, 1798
Summary: Letter he wrote to [Josiah Ogden Hoffman] was not official. The man's embarrassments, and failure to account for State funds in his possession, combine to make an awkward situation. Jay bears no ill will toward him, and regrets that his official posit...
Number of Images: 2

34. [Document, 1798 November 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: November 12, 1798
Summary: Encloses a letter to be sent to Hoffmann. Unfortunately the piles still incapacitate Jay and prevent his journey to New York.
Number of Images: 2

35. [Document, 1798 November 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: November 26, 1798
Summary: He has not received any letters from Hamilton suggesting the employment of engineers to review fortification plans. However, he agrees fully that Hamilton should seek such advice as he deems necessary, and that the State will pay the necessary expense...
Number of Images: 2

36. [Document, 1798 November 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: November 26, 1798
Summary: He has not received any letters from Hamilton suggesting the employment of engineers to review fortification plans. However, he agrees fully that Hamilton should seek such advice as he deems necessary, and that the State will pay the necessary expense...
Number of Images: 2

37. [Document, 1798 October 24]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: October 24, 1798
Summary: Encloses a copy of a letter from the President [NNC: 5437, 17 October 1798] authorizing Hamilton to superintend expenditures for the further defense of New York. An accurate survey of the shores and waters of the port should be made; this has already ...
Number of Images: 2

38. [Document, 1798 October 24]

Name: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Date: October 24, 1798
Summary: Autograph Letter signed version of document 3176, including a copy of Adams's letter of October 17 (document 5437) in Jay's hand.
Number of Images: 2

39. [Document, 1798 September 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: September 26, 1798
Summary: Encloses a letter to the President relative to the act passed for the further defense of the state [see N: 3168, same date]. If Hamilton concurs in the measure submitted by the letter, he is to seal it and send it on, if not, return it with his remark...
Number of Images: 1

40. [Document, 1799 August 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: August 03, 1799
Summary: In reply to his letter of the 29th of July, Jay asks him to consider the act of the legislature, suspending any further expenditures for the defense of New York harbor.
Number of Images: 2

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