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[Document, 1798 August 07]

21. [Document, 1798 August 07]

[Document, 1798 June 7]

22. [Document, 1798 June 7]

[Document, 1799 April 12]

23. [Document, 1799 April 12]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 12, 1799
  • Summary: Wishes Major Lyons was as concerned with the work at Bedford as Peter and Heare. Too many Federalists wish seats in the legislature. Those who are not preferred become indifferent to the issue of the election. Family news. If Peter has more than one c...
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[Document, 1799 April 15]

24. [Document, 1799 April 15]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 15, 1799
  • Summary: Has his letter of the tenth of April. They will discuss methods of settling the Chenango tract, in the meantime complete the deeds. Notes that Peter's name is listed as adjutant of the new legion, but not as lieutenant-remind him of this when he arriv...
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[Document, 1799 August 15]

25. [Document, 1799 August 15]

[Document, 1799 February 10]

26. [Document, 1799 February 10]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 10, 1799
  • Summary: Advises Peter to study and improve his knowledge of the law now that business is slow. Encloses copy of letter he wrote to John Jones, purchaser of coach sold by Hallet. Jay points out to Hallet the inadequacy of the price, and offers to sell at a per...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1799 January 03]

27. [Document, 1799 January 03]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 03, 1799
  • Summary: Advises Peter to attend the Westchester county courts; even if his business does not require this, he will make useful acquaintances. Jay proceeds to give detailed instructions concerning the placement of windows, partitions, doors, and masonry work o...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1799 January 26]

28. [Document, 1799 January 26]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 26, 1799
  • Summary: Did not authorize Hallet to make a conclusive bargain concerning the coach. What should be done with Phillis? Considering her behavior, she probably should be sold for a term of two years to be manumitted at the end of the term. Jay is afraid his fami...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1799 June 26]

29. [Document, 1799 June 26]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 26, 1799
  • Summary: Sorry that Peter's effort to settle with Palmer did not succeed. If the Major had sold one of the two mares, the affair with Palmer would have been concluded. Secretary Hale goes to New York tomorrow. Sent a letter to General Hughes ordering establish...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1799 March 24]

30. [Document, 1799 March 24]

[Document, 1799 March 30]

31. [Document, 1799 March 30]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 30, 1799
  • Summary: Take care that assessment by the national government is not too high if necessary take appeals to fix a proper rate. News of bills pending in legislature, cold weather at Albany. Expect a hotly contested election.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1799 May 20]

32. [Document, 1799 May 20]

[Document, 1800 December 18]

33. [Document, 1800 December 18]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 18, 1800
  • Summary: Acknowledges receipt of 12 December. Have none of John Jay's letters written between 27 November and 8 December arrived? Precision in matters of acknowledging and answering letters is not only polite but useful. If any of John Jay's letters have misca...
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[Document, 1800 June 17]

34. [Document, 1800 June 17]

[Document, 1800 March 3]

35. [Document, 1800 March 3]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 3, 1800
  • Summary: Used wrong initials (S.I instead of D. J.J.) in letter of 23 February. Pities Caesar. If there is a United States consul nearby, he might be able to help. Approves of Peter's partnership with Peter Munro but suggests that it be managed "so, that he ma...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1800 October 18]

36. [Document, 1800 October 18]

  • Name: McDonald, Alexander L. (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 18, 1800
  • Summary: At the office of one Wortmann, he found that the Democrats are planning to issue a circular letter if the governor does not issue a proclamation convening the legislature at the regular time. Sends this information along for use as Peter sees fit.
  • Number of Images: 2
Document, 1800 September 01

37. Document, 1800 September 01

  • Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1800 September 01
  • Summary: John Jay looks forward to seeing Peter soon. Hopes Peter will persuade John Jay to stay at Rye and Mamaroneck for a few days so that he can rest. Family news. Directions for shopping.
  • Number of Images: 0
[Document, 1801 August 29]

38. [Document, 1801 August 29]

[Document, 1801 December 06]

39. [Document, 1801 December 06]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 06, 1801
  • Summary: Is anxious for news of Peter's conversation with Mr. Cortlandt respecting Fowler's mortgage. It is to be regretted that indiscreet levities should ever lead to such catastrophes as the death of Hamilton. Family news.
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[Document, 1801 January 12]

40. [Document, 1801 January 12]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 12, 1801
  • Summary: Thinks there should be some modifications in French treaty. Will give reasons for declining Chief Justice ship when he next sees Peter. Wishes to divide Vermont hands; Peter should speak to the Executors of / /Cozins, to see if they have power to join...
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