The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1777 April 01]

Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 01, 1777
Summary: Encloses letters which came by a French Ship to New Hampshire under cover to Morris by Mr. Livingston; Morris believes the letters are from England. Lists the supplies which have arrived: 6,800 muskets and 2,100 gun locks in Philadelphia. 633 bbls pow...
Number of Images: 3

2. [Document, 1781 August 15]

Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 15, 1781
Summary: Letterbook copy. Encloses a list of bills of exchange drawn on Jay (not present). Jay must disregard Morris's letter of 9 July because of changed circumstances. Progress of war in America.
Number of Images: 1

3. [Document, 1781 July 13]

Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 13, 1781
Summary: Letterbook copy of document 7007. Encloses the plan for a national bank. (not present) Reasons for its establishment. Morris has written to Franklin and has asked him to persuade the French to further Jay's negotiation. Jay can communicate with Frankl...
Number of Images: 4

4. [Document, 1781 July 29]

Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 29, 1781
Summary: Letterbook copy in cipher of document 7009. Transmits copies of his letters to Galvez, the Governor of Havana, and to Robert Smith ( documents 7667 and 7668). Letter to Galvez was first shown to Francisco Rendon. Encloses a copy of Rendon's note appro...
Number of Images: 1

5. [Document, 1781 July 29]

Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 29, 1781
Summary: Letterbook copy in clear, of documents 7009 and 10231. Transmits copies of his letters to Galvez, the Governor of Havana, and to Robert Smith ( documents 7667 and 7668). Letter to Galvez was first shown to Francisco Rendon. Encloses a copy of Rendon's...
Number of Images: 1

6. [Document, 1781 July 4]

Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 4, 1781
Summary: Letterbook copy of document 7003. Gouverneur Morris. The confusion and inefficiency of the government has prompted Congress to appoint a Superintendent of Finances. This office must have two goals: a revenue of the greatest convenience to the people a...
Number of Images: 9

7. [Document, 1781 July 4]

Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 4, 1781
Summary: Copy in the hand of Brockholst Livingston of document 7003. The confusion and inefficiency of the government have prompted Congress to appoint a Superintendent of Finance. This office must have two goals: a revenue of the greatest convenience to the p...
Number of Images: 13

8. [Document, 1781 July 4]

Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 4, 1781
Summary: French translation of document 7003 in hand of Brockholst Livingston. The confusion and inefficiency of the government have prompted Congress to appoint a Superintendent of Finance. This office must have two goals: a revenue of the greatest convenienc...
Number of Images: 14

9. [Document, 1781 July 7]

Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 7, 1781
Summary: Letter signed in the hand of Gouverneur Morris of document 10227. Jay may make such use of Morris' letter of 4 July as he thinks best. It can be shown to the Spanish minister. Try to get as much hard money from Spain as possible. Encloses cipher (not ...
Number of Images: 4

10. [Document, 1781 July 7]

Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 7, 1781
Summary: Letterbook copy of document 3714.. Jay may make such use of Morris' letter of 4 July as he thinks best. It can be shown to the Spanish minister. Try to get as much hard money from Spain as possible. Encloses cipher (not present).
Number of Images: 2

11. [Document, 1781 July 9]

Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 9, 1781
Summary: Letterbook copy of document 7005. Proposals for taking care of the American seamen arriving from captivity at Cadiz, who have put Jay to a good deal of expense. John Jay should authorize his agent at Cadiz to send these men to the United States, where...
Number of Images: 2

12. [Document, 1782 April 23]

Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 23, 1782
Summary: Enclosure of copy of letter to Secretary of Foreign Affairs contains information about which Morris has wished for sometime to give more details. Has been very busy but as soon as can, will describe situation. "System and regularity are dispelling the...
Number of Images: 1

13. [Document, 1782 November 11]

Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 11, 1782
Summary: Sends a bill on Grand for the amount of Jay's salary from 1 July to 30 September. Wants Jay to send him a list of his expenses. Salary: $2,777.
Number of Images: 3

14. [Document, 1782 October 07]

Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 07, 1782
Summary: Acknowledges receipt of John Jay's letter of 28 April. Encloses newspapers from Philadelphia.
Number of Images: 1

15. [Document, 1782 September 25]

Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 25, 1782
Summary: Sends Jay copies of some acts of Congress. In consequence of them he wishes John Jay to close all his financial transactions. Will then be free to attend to more important matters. Wants Jay to appoint an agent to receive and remit his salary, quarter...
Number of Images: 2

16. [Document, 1782 September 25]

Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 25, 1782
Summary: Sends Jay copies of some acts of Congress. In consequence of them he wishes John Jay to close all his financial transactions. Will then be free to attend to more important matters. Wants Jay to appoint an agent to receive and remit his salary, quarter...
Number of Images: 2

17. [Document, 1782 September 25]

Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 25, 1782
Number of Images: 3

18. [Document, 1782 September 25]

Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 25, 1782
Summary: Autograph letter signed.
Number of Images: 2

19. [Document, 1783 January 02]

Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 02, 1783
Summary: Introduces bearer, the Chevalier de Chasteleux whom Morris has briefed on pertinent public events.
Number of Images: 1

20. [Document, 1783 July 24]

Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, Frederick (Addressee)
Date: July 24, 1783
Summary: Re: a bond held with John Jay and John Delancey and payment due Delancey from John Jay
Number of Images: 1

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