The papers of John Jay

41. [Document, 1775 December 18]

Name: McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 18, 1775
Summary: They have succeeded in avoiding the disunion threatened by Governor Tryon's suggestion that the assembly be called. The Provincial Congress exhibits the parsimony of the colony, in that it is considering how to save money on its delegation to Congress...
Number of Images: 3

42. [Document, 1775 December 18]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 18, 1775
Summary: Letter with family news. Looks toward reconciliation with the Mother Country, rather than the bloody struggle which is the alternative.
Number of Images: 1

43. [Document, 1775 December 24]

Name: McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 24, 1775
Summary: Adjustment of New York's delegation in Continental Congress; difficulties often forcing Provincial Congress' control in Queens County. Let neighboring New England look toward moving against Queens, and retaining Nassau and Suffolk in obedience to Cong...
Number of Images: 4

44. [Document, 1775 December 29]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 29, 1775
Summary: Personal letter telling of the death of his father, Robert Livingston.
Number of Images: 2

45. [Document, 1775 December 31]

Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 31, 1775
Summary: Suspects the Governor will issue writs of election for a new assembly. He feels the Tories may be elected because the attention of the people is diverted to the Provincial and Continental Congresses. Suggests that the four delegates to the Continental...
Number of Images: 1

46. [Document, 1775 January 26]

Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 26, 1775
Summary: Morris intended to take Jay into partnership concerning some acres along the New Jersey land, but was constrained in doing so because he learned Jay was interested in the conflicting Checquake grant because of the Estate of Anne Chambers. Offers Jay o...
Number of Images: 2

47. [Document, 1775 July 17]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 17, 1775
Summary: Divisions begin to appear in New York, and many in Dutchess county are loyal to the King. Tenants on the Livingston lands are restless, some have joined the Tory counter-Association, and his father is attempting to quiet them by peaceful means. Urges ...
Number of Images: 2

48. [Document, 1775 July 28]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 28, 1775
Summary: A letter concerning some causes which Morris has pending, and which he is ready to notice for trial, except that this would be an unfair advantage over Jay, who is absent on public business. Asks that Jay not later raise an objection of untimely notic...
Number of Images: 1

49. [Document, 1775 June 30]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 30, 1775
Summary: Writes his attitude concerning the Plan of Reconciliation as reported out of the Committee on which he served. Wants his friends to know that he does not approve of the foolish religious business contained in the plan as reported, but has acquiesced t...
Number of Images: 2

50. [Document, 1775 March n.d.]

Name: Jay, Frederick (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1775 March n.d.
Summary: A list of Committeemen in Frederick Jay's hand. Also enclosed is a reminder of the supporters of the Stamp Act.
Number of Images: 2

51. [Document, 1775 May 11]

Name: Jay, Frederick (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 11, 1775
Summary: Election of members of Westchester County committee, President Myles Cooper driven from King's College by a mob in disguise. What disposition does Jay wish to make of papers left with Strang?
Number of Images: 1

52. [Document, 1775 May 30]

Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 30, 1775
Summary: 1700 inhabitants of county signed the Association, and the militia drills daily.
Number of Images: 1

53. [Document, 1775 November 15]

Name: McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 15, 1775
Summary: Congress should provide for surgeons and supplies to be sent to the fort being raised on the Hudson River, lest all of their efforts in this regard be of no defensive value. Advisable to send Continental troops to New York to supplement the militia an...
Number of Images: 2

54. [Document, 1775 November 26]

Name: McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 26, 1775
Summary: Unsuccessful attempt to obtain gunpowder in Spain, explosion of Colonel Livingston's powder mill. A Captain Harris raised troops to aid the ministerial party, was captured going from Dutchess County to Long Island, and then escaped. Two weeks may see ...
Number of Images: 2

55. [Document, 1775 November 27]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 27, 1775
Summary: Sentiments while viewing the ruins of Fort George and site of Fort William Henry. Transmits news of successes in Canada. Carleton reported to have gone to Quebec, where the Royal Emigrants are engaged in destroying the inhabitants who are favorable to...
Number of Images: 2

56. [Document, 1775 November 29]

Name: McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 29, 1775
Summary: Writes to Jay that the troops who surrendered at St. John's have been separated from their officers, and the officers complain that this may give rise to temptations to lure the privates from their duty. Asks Jay to insure that the articles of capitul...
Number of Images: 2

57. [Document, 1775 October 30]

Name: Troup, Robert, 1757-1832 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 30, 1775
Summary: Wishes Jay's directions concerning replenishing the wood supply for the law office. The practice goes poorly, as there are hard times and collections are slow. He acts as Attorney and Mr. Strang acts as Counsellor, but they are forced to books in the ...
Number of Images: 2

58. [Document, 1775 October 30]

Name: McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 30, 1775
Summary: Tories have cheerful countenances and Whigs look downcast. New York is in need of powder and cannoneers. Inquire of Congress whether New York may exchange provisions for powder. Relays intelligence concerning siege of a fort on the St. John.
Number of Images: 3

59. [Document, 1775 October 31]

Name: Kissam, Samuel (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 31, 1775
Summary: Congratulations on selection as delegate to Continental Congress. While he was at first uneasy about the situation of his country, he is now certain that Great Britain has passed the meridian of her glory.
Number of Images: 2

60. [Document, 1776 April 08]

Name: Goforth, William, 1731-1807 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 08, 1776
Summary: Gives the state of the army in Canada and complains of lack of troops. Fears that a 20 gun ship might be able to get past Quebec and destroy the towns up the St. Lawrence. Recommends fortifying the other towns and the channel of the river. If we take ...
Number of Images: 3

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