The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1781 January 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Addressee)
Date: January 21, 1781
Summary: Draft. Has received the bills and the intelligence. Brockholst Livingston has been hospitably received at Bayonne by a gentleman whom Gardoqui recommended. Thanks Gardoqui for his friendship.
Number of Images: 1

2. [Document, 1781 January 29]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Addressee)
Date: January 29, 1781
Summary: Thanks firm for purchases of butter and cheese; advances to Brockholst Livingston and other favors. Asks them to forward an item to America.
Number of Images: 1

3. [Document, 1781 September 8]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Addressee)
Date: September 8, 1781
Summary: Draft written at San Ildefonso. Encloses letters (not present) to be sent to America. Gardoqui's brother is still at Madrid, although he is expected to come to San Ildefonso.
Number of Images: 1

4. [Document, 1785 July 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Addressee)
Date: July 01, 1785
Summary: Sends Gardoqui a copy of the etiquette to be used in his reception in Congress and a letter giving the time of the reception as twelve o'clock tomorrow. Jay will accompany.
Number of Images: 2

5. [Document, 1785 July 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Addressee)
Date: July 26, 1785
Summary: Sends Gardoqui his commission to treat with him on boundaries, etc. Will begin the conferences at Gardoqui's convenience.
Number of Images: 2

6. [Document, 1785 June 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Addressee)
Date: June 21, 1785
Summary: Reception of Gardoqui: Jay will conduct him to chamber of Congress and announce him. The President and members will keep their seats and remain covered. Gardoqui's commission and letter of credence delivered to Secretary for Foreign Affairs who will r...
Number of Images: 4

7. [Document, 1785 May 27]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Addressee)
Date: May 27, 1785
Summary: Has Gardoqui's communications of May 21 and will send them to Congress. Hopes the way prepared for a resolution of the difficulties between the two countries and Jay will be happy to forward the views of Congress in attaining that end.
Number of Images: 2

8. [Document, 1785 October 04]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Addressee)
Date: October 04, 1785
Summary: Thanks him for card and presents forwarded to Mrs. Jay. As it does not seem consonant with Jay's public character that she retain the boxes, they are being returned. However both she and Jay are grateful for the friendly expression of his regard.
Number of Images: 1

9. [Document, 1785 October 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Addressee)
Date: October 14, 1785
Summary: Draft. Encloses copy of act of Congress from October 13 concerning transactions at the Natchez.
Number of Images: 2

10. [Document, 1785 September 06]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Addressee)
Date: September 06, 1785
Summary: Sends G. papers on the complaints of Pollock and Beveridge about their treatment in Havanna. The U.S. was glad to hear of the relief afforded suffering Americans at the Havanna when G. and Galvez arrived there and it was probably such as removed the c...
Number of Images: 2

11. [Document, 1786 August 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Addressee)
Date: August 10, 1786
Summary: Sends Gardoqui an act of Congress of 12 October relative to the settlement of the claims of the house of Joseph Gardoqui and Sons.
Number of Images: 1

12. [Document, 1786 July 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Addressee) Otto, Louis-Guillaume, comte de Mosloy, 1754-1817 (Addressee) Berckel, Pieter Johan van, 1725-1800 (Addressee)
Date: July 03, 1786
Summary: Notice of Levee to be held at home of President of Congress to celebrate the Declaration of Independence. Draft in John Jay's hand.
Number of Images: 1

13. [Document, 1786 March 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Addressee)
Date: March 01, 1786
Summary: Thanks Gardoqui for sending the horse to him. Cannot accept it without the consent of Congress.
Number of Images: 1

14. [Document, 1786 May 17]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Addressee)
Date: May 17, 1786
Summary: Mr. Whital desires a passport to go to Havanna to settle some affairs there. He has been recommended to Jay by Franklin.
Number of Images: 1

15. [Document, 1786 May 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Addressee)
Date: May 19, 1786
Summary: Congress is sending the information on the case of Capt. Pedro Ermano and the crew of the sloop Virgin of Carmen to South Carolina asking for an inquiry into the authenticity of the facts stated.
Number of Images: 1

16. [Document, 1786 October 06]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Addressee)
Date: October 06, 1786
Summary: He is now in position to negotiate on a more satisfactory basis, and he hopes to renew their conferences in the near future. Hopes that they may agree upon a treaty that will be mutually satisfactory to both nations.
Number of Images: 1

17. [Document, 1786 October 07]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Addressee)
Date: October 07, 1786
Summary: Transmits papers relative to Peter Mariner and Robert Thomson.
Number of Images: 1

18. [Document, 1787 November 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Addressee)
Date: November 10, 1787
Summary: Draft version of document 3733. Received the paper he sent only yesterday afternoon. It appears wise to take precautions. Congress will do all in its power to frustrate the design. Enclosure is a letter detailing plans for expedition into lands on the...
Number of Images: 2

19. [Document, 1787 October 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Addressee)
Date: October 11, 1787
Summary: Transmits Act of Congress on subject of Gardoqui's letter of August 28th.
Number of Images: 1

20. [Document, 1788 October 17]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798 (Addressee)
Date: October 17, 1788
Summary: Congress has decided to refer their negotiations with Spanish Government to the federal government which is to assemble next March. Dissolution of one government and formation of another, especially one popularly elected means period ill adapted to ne...
Number of Images: 1

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1. [Document, 1781 January 21]

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