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[Document, 1776 November 01]

101. [Document, 1776 November 01]

  • Name: Livingston, Susan (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 01, 1776
  • Summary: Received Jay's letter from Mr. Line. Feared the latter would get taken delivering the letter; they had heard the enemy had made rapid progress in New York. Has not heard about Dr. Bailey whom she thought was with the British on Staten Island and think...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1776 November 24]

102. [Document, 1776 November 24]

  • Name: Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 24, 1776
  • Summary: Thinks General Schuyler should immediately clear his reputation with Congress and then present and be put in charge of the execution of a plan to secure upper New York against the enemy. The river should be obstructed at a place which can be commanded...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1776 October 01]

103. [Document, 1776 October 01]

  • Name: Jay, Frederick (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 01, 1776
  • Summary: Discusses moving the family. The militia is not to be depended upon. Has been elected treasurer of the Committee for this county. Has been insulted by the committee and will not return until the matter has been settled by Congress.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1776 October 19]

104. [Document, 1776 October 19]

[Document, 1776 October 22]

105. [Document, 1776 October 22]

  • Name: Anstey, John, -1819 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 22, 1776
  • Summary: He has derived pleasure from his acquaintance with Jay and has a very favorable opinion of his distinguished character. He thanks Jay for everything he has done to facilitate the delicate and arduous task in which he is presently engaged. He is flatte...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1776 September 08]

106. [Document, 1776 September 08]

  • Name: Morris, Lewis, 1726-1798 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 08, 1776
  • Summary: Anxious about the situation in New York. Lord Howe to meet Franklin, J. Adams and Ned Rutledge in their private capacity. Howe said he was against taxing us and sure the colonies could never be conquered. Mr. Linch wonders if Jay will part with his ch...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1776 September 22]

107. [Document, 1776 September 22]

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 22, 1776
  • Summary: Agrees to the proposal to hire Dr. Van Wyke's farm.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1776 September 23]

108. [Document, 1776 September 23]

  • Name: Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 23, 1776
  • Summary: Encloses both of Deane's letters. Is it morally right to involve all Europe in a war? Why is Jay not in Congress?
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1777 April 01]

109. [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: 2
[Document, 1777 April 14]

110. [Document, 1777 April 14]

  • Name: Morris, Lewis, 1726-1798 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 14, 1777
  • Summary: Received Jay's of March 12 (not located). Has just had an alarm that the enemy coming up the river (to Philadelphia); hopes the people of the state "may act like men." Morris suggested Congress adopt a motto Conquer or Die to be inscribed on a standar...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1777 April 19]

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[Document, 1777 April 26]

112. [Document, 1777 April 26]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 26, 1777
  • Summary: Criticism of Jay's ideas on appointment of clerks and licensing of attorneys, and division of states into districts. They were amazed at reading McKesson's letter "to his fellow secretary" to learn Jay's opinions on power vested in the courts. Jay's o...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1777 August 03]

113. [Document, 1777 August 03]

  • Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 03, 1777
  • Summary: Encloses letter from France for Mr. Platt. General Howe has disappeared to their surprise. Schuyler and St. Clair have been retired. Good news of a loan negotiation and ammunition from France.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1777 August 04]

114. [Document, 1777 August 04]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 04, 1777
  • Summary: Received Jay's, enclosing Holt's papers of 28th July. Is grateful that Jay has taken measures to lift the disgrace of having ordered the retreat. Intends to send extracts of all his orders relative to Ticonderoga and an account of the measures he took...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1777 August 08]

115. [Document, 1777 August 08]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 08, 1777
  • Summary: Cannot get the papers he promised off until tomorrow. Jay should send them on to Congress when he is finished with them. Difficulty of opposing the Tories. Has no great prospect of holding unless reinforced by militia.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1777 August 17]

116. [Document, 1777 August 17]

  • Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 17, 1777
  • Summary: Acknowledges Jay's letter of 12 August. Pleased by Duane's letter concerning attempts to remove him (Schuyler). Willing to defend himself at any length. Reports on Oneidas, Tuscaroras, and Onondagas. Eager for word of military affairs in the South.
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1777 August 25]

117. [Document, 1777 August 25]

  • Name: Troup, Robert, 1757-1832 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 25, 1777
  • Summary: Sends a copy of a letter Colonel Gansevoort to General Arnold, 22 April 1777. Report of troop action at Fort Schuyler; routing of Burgoyne's army may induce withdrawal of English army.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1777 August 29]

118. [Document, 1777 August 29]

  • Name: Troup, Robert, 1757-1832 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 29, 1777
  • Summary: General Arnold's actions after enemy's retreat from Fort Stanwix. At Headquarters, waiting for reinforcements. Burgoyne appears to be preparing for defensive campaign.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1777 December 02]

119. [Document, 1777 December 02]

  • Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 02, 1777
  • Summary: Hopes that the plan check for confederacy will be acceptable. Fort Mercer evacuated when Cornwallis approached; several vessels of war burned to keep them from enemy's hands. Burgoyne's defeat throws balance on Howe. Plans of winter operations unknown...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1777 December 17]

120. [Document, 1777 December 17]

  • Name: Willett, Marinus, 1740-1830 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 17, 1777
  • Summary: Is optimistic for America's success. But sees a loss to America in the trade with the enemy in which certain articles (salt and pork) are bought by America. at great loss. "A virtuous private trader appears to me as rare in this day as the Phoenix." S...
  • Number of Images: 4