The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1791 September 2]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: September 2, 1791
Summary: Sale advertisement, October 4, 1981, B. Altman's.
Number of Images: 2

2. [Document, 1795 August 17]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Addressee) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee) Watson, James, 1750-1806 (Addressee)
Date: August 17, 1795
Summary: Appointing them his agents to negotiate treaty with the St. Regis Indians.
Number of Images: 2

3. [Document, 1796 July 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: July 18, 1796
Number of Images: 1

4. [Document, 1796 June 07]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: June 07, 1796
Summary: As troops are quartered on Governor's Island, it will probably to locate lazaretto elsewhere. Should Bedloes Island be available, and the City Corporation consent to sale of the island to the State, the State will build the lazaretto there.
Number of Images: 1

5. [Document, 1796 May 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Benson, Egbert, 1746-1833 (Addressee) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee) Watson, James, 1750-1806 (Addressee)
Date: May 12, 1796
Summary: Appoints them commissioners to represent the State of New York at the treaty negotiations between the U.S. and the St. Regis Indians.
Number of Images: 3

6. [Document, 1797 December 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: December 12, 1797
Summary: In the case of Robert McBraire, convicted of assault with intent to rob, John Jay will pardon him on condition that he pay the fine involved and leave the state within forty days from the date of the pardon. Encloses a letter to Lewis A. Scott with di...
Number of Images: 1

7. [Document, 1797 December 20]

Name: Temple, John, Sir, 1732-1798 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: December 20, 1797
Summary: Wm. Augustus Fisher, a British seaman confined in the New York City jail, wishes to enter on board the Hunter, British sloop of war. The Captain is willing to pay as much as $24 should the seaman have any expenses to pay upon leaving jail.
Number of Images: 1

8. [Document, 1797 January 04]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: January 04, 1797
Summary: Urges them to complete their study of New York harbor fortifications as this will be shortly placed before the Congress.
Number of Images: 2

9. [Document, 1797 January 04]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825 (Addressee) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: January 04, 1797
Summary: Urges them to complete their study of New York harbor fortifications as this will be shortly placed before the Congress.
Number of Images: 1

10. [Document, 1797 June 30]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: June 30, 1797
Summary: Letterbook copy. Has approved the Potter's Field for the site of an arsenal subject to the consent of the Corporation.
Number of Images: 1

11. [Document, 1797 May 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: May 16, 1797
Summary: Encloses a letter from Uriah Lewis, a convict, who claims to have information on counterfeiters which might be useful.
Number of Images: 1

12. [Document, 1797 October 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: October 05, 1797
Summary: Has received a petition for a pardon from Peter Heaton, convicted of larceny in the city of New York. Wishes to know if a pardon would be proper.
Number of Images: 1

13. [Document, 1798 February 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) McCormick, Daniel (Addressee) Rutgers, Henry, 1745-1830 (Addressee) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: February 14, 1798
Summary: Encloses an act of the legislature entitled "An Act making a temporary disposition of the property now in the Treasury of this State," in which the addressees are named Commissioners.
Number of Images: 1

14. [Document, 1798 June 27]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: June 27, 1798
Summary: Encloses a letter from Matthew Clarkson and his answer on convening the state Legislature which are to be laid before the Common Council.
Number of Images: 1

15. [Document, 1798 May 07]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: May 07, 1798
Summary: Has written to the Secretary at War enclosing copies of the memorial and resolutions concerning the defense of New York City and Harbor. His answer will be forwarded immediately upon receipt.
Number of Images: 1

16. [Document, 1798 October 13]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: October 13, 1798
Summary: Has seen with pleasure several accounts of liberal donations to New York. The sheriff's absence from that city is reprehensible. Encloses a pardon for William Martin which is to be given in exchange for two years' security.
Number of Images: 2

17. [Document, 1798 October 3]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: October 3, 1798
Summary: Thanks Varick for letter of 28 September. Captain Benson received letterfrom brother Robert indicating that "the Violence of the Fever at New York begins to abate." Believes sheriff's departure from city is improper -- asks Varick to report if sheriff...
Number of Images: 2

18. [Document, 1826 April 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: April 01, 1826
Summary: On considering the reasons stated in his letter, has consented to recall his resignation. Values the kind and friendly sentiments expressed in Varick's letter.
Number of Images: 2

19. [Document, 1826 April 1]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: April 1, 1826
Number of Images: 2

20. [Document, 1826 March 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Varick, Richard, 1753-1831 (Addressee)
Date: March 18, 1826
Summary: When he accepted the presidency of the American Bible Society, his reluctance was only from the apprehension that the state of his health would prevent him from fulfilling the duties of office. A sense of duty now forbids him to deprive the society an...
Number of Images: 1

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1. [Document, 1791 September 2]

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4. [Document, 1796 June 07]

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6. [Document, 1797 December 12]

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10. [Document, 1797 June 30]

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