The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1783 December 06]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
Date: December 06, 1783
Summary: Saying his throat has not improved, thanking for news of family, and reprimanding him for signing a letter with his initials.
Number of Images: 2

2. [Document, 1783 December 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
Date: December 10, 1783
Summary: telling of interest in Montgolfier's balloon experiment; and of his illness.
Number of Images: 1

3. [Document, 1783 November 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
Date: November 21, 1783
Summary: Wants to hear from Peter by every post as to the health of his aunt and the children.
Number of Images: 1

4. [Document, 1783 November 29]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
Date: November 29, 1783
Summary: Tells Peter to be industrious. Plans to return to France soon.
Number of Images: 2

5. [Document, 1783 October 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
Date: October 26, 1783
Summary: Personal letter. Sir James Jay in London but Jay has not seen him.
Number of Images: 2

6. [Document, 1785 April 24]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
Date: April 24, 1785
Summary: Telling that Mr. Strang reports him to be industrious in his study of law and giving an opinion of Peter's poetry.
Number of Images: 2

7. [Document, 1785 September 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
Date: September 10, 1785
Summary: Speaking of his legacy and telling that he has purchased a wench at Rye and that Nancy Jay is ill.
Number of Images: 1

8. [Document, 1789 February 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
Date: February 25, 1789
Summary: Acknowledges Munro's letter of thanks and assures him of the affection of the entire family.
Number of Images: 1

9. [Document, 1789 June 09]

Name: Munro, Henry, Rev. Dr. (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
Date: June 09, 1789
Summary: A long letter telling of his relations with Munro's mother, and her relatives in the Jay family, including John Jay who visited him in 1784. Details concerning the legacy payable to Peter Jay Munro's mother and how it has been mishandled. He is gratef...
Number of Images: 6

10. [Document, 1790 April 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
Date: April 28, 1790
Summary: Is on his way from New Haven to Boston. Thinks Barnet should be prosecuted. Peter Jay does well; Mr. Lewis (his tutor) thinks him attentive and handy. Tell Uncle Peter Jay that John Jay is well.
Number of Images: 1

11. [Document, 1790 November 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
Date: November 14, 1790
Summary: Rall probably expects a bargain. You were right to postpone-delay might produce moderation. The Major will probably not finish his wall this year. Annoyed with procrastination and find it difficult to cede on this point. Surprised Mr. Constable has no...
Number of Images: 1

12. [Document, 1791 June 20]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
Date: June 20, 1791
Summary: Encloses a reply to Mr. Edward's publication; asks him to show it to Sarah Jay, and then insure it is printed in the same papers. Did any printers decline to print the slander?
Number of Images: 1

13. [Document, 1791 May 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
Date: May 19, 1791
Summary: Received his letter of the 4th. Gives itinerary for next weeks. They go next to Portsmouth New Hampshire. Vermont will be visited after Newport, Rhode Island.
Number of Images: 1

14. [Document, 1791 October 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
Date: October 25, 1791
Summary: Family news. Happy to hear of the completion of Peter's bargain. Maria has recovered her health. Has spoken to Mrs. Jay about Essex; is very anxious about the boy. Believes that a tedious vacation and Peter's absence lowered his spirits.
Number of Images: 1

15. [Document, 1792 April 24]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
Date: April 24, 1792
Summary: Wants Peter to take care of the note John Jay owes to Mr. Freeman Clarkson promptly, as it is due May 1st. Left Major Lyons yesterday and on the way into town saw Alexander's horse, lame. There are around forty causes pending in New Haven; does not kn...
Number of Images: 2

16. [Document, 1792 May 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
Date: May 02, 1792
Summary: Encloses a letter which is to be kept secret and delivered to gentlemen who lived near Jay during his stay in town, and later removed to country where Vice President lived-thinks he has moved to town this past month. Munro's clerk should deliver it wi...
Number of Images: 1

17. [Document, 1792 May 13]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
Date: May 13, 1792
Summary: Election does not appear at all certain to him. Thanks for attention to De Crosse's letter. Collect some payment on Nielsen's bond, sell some 6 percents if market 22 shillings, as Jay wishes to finish with the Bank.
Number of Images: 1

18. [Document, 1794 December 09]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
Date: December 09, 1794
Summary: Reply to Munro's letter of 16 Oct. Approves request Munro made in this letter. Will return on a spring ship; letters written after last of February or early March will not reach him in London.
Number of Images: 1

19. [Document, 1794 December 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
Date: December 14, 1794
Summary: Has sent Peter (Jay) to confer with Munro's father in Edinburgh. Will be three or four weeks before he can report on progress of this meeting. Suggests that Munro say nothing to Mrs. Jay about the trip lest she worry on Peter's account. Advice on busi...
Number of Images: 1

20. [Document, 1794 July 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
Date: July 18, 1794
Summary: Approves of Munro's report on form. Feels Munro's supervision will be valuable if it is understood that he visits farm to report to John Jay--"and apparently without Design." Satisfied with arrangements with Grant. Thinks money should be placed in Ban...
Number of Images: 2

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