The papers of John Jay

[Document, 1800 November 19]

41. [Document, 1800 November 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: November 19, 1800
Summary: Commission of Peter Augustus Jay as Captain of a company in the militia brigade from New York and Richmond Counties commanded by James M. Hughes. Signed by John Jay as Governor.
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1800 October 15]

42. [Document, 1800 October 15]

Name: Woodward, Augustus B. (Augustus Brevoort), 1774-1827 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: October 15, 1800
Summary: Describes development of Washington with philosophical comment. Mentions poor state of commerce, which obtains "in every town in the United States" but mentions optimism about development.
Number of Images: 4

[Document, 1800 September 25]

43. [Document, 1800 September 25]

Name: Jay, Maria (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: September 25, 1800
Summary: Gives account of the ride to the lake. Went with Mr. and Mrs. Ellison, Miss Livingston, Mr. Ramsay Banyer and Caldwell. The country resembles area between Albany and Troy. Passed through Saratoga and saw where Bourgoyne surrendered. Inns near the lake...
Number of Images: 4

[Document, 1801 March 17]

44. [Document, 1801 March 17]

Name: Woodward, Augustus B. (Augustus Brevoort), 1774-1827 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: March 17, 1801
Summary: General personal comment, and requests Peter's aid in moving his sister from New York to Washington.
Number of Images: 4

[Document, 1801 March 21]

45. [Document, 1801 March 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: March 21, 1801
Summary: Asks him to visit Brockholst Livingston as soon as possible, to effect closer reconciliation. If reports of scarlet fever are true, Peter should return to Rye.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1802 October 31]

46. [Document, 1802 October 31]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: October 31, 1802
Summary: If nice weather, Samuel, William and Bill shall set out tomorrow. Sent tobacco by Samuel. As for Peter's upcoming journey, he should bring apples and whatever else his physicians think would be conducive to his health and comfort. Is Mrs. Judith Watki...
Number of Images: 1

[Document, 1804 January 16]

47. [Document, 1804 January 16]

Name: Jay, Maria (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: January 16, 1804
Summary: It is now a month since Peter sailed for Bermuda and everyone is in daily expectation of hearing from him. John Jay was supposed to visit her this winter but the snow descends too far south. Nancy has written every week, and William wrote last month t...
Number of Images: 4

[Document, 1804 March 30]

48. [Document, 1804 March 30]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: March 30, 1804
Summary: Family news. It is still uncertain how the struggles in the Legislature respecting the Merchants' Bank will terminate.
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1806 June 04]

49. [Document, 1806 June 04]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: June 04, 1806
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1806 June 12]

50. [Document, 1806 June 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: June 12, 1806
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1806 June 15]

51. [Document, 1806 June 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: June 15, 1806
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1806 March 16]

52. [Document, 1806 March 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: March 16, 1806
Summary: Mostly concerning family health. In postscript, directs that Peter pay fee for John Jay's membership in the New York Historical Society (upon its invitation to him). At the same time, he advises Peter that if he is invited, he ought also to join.
Number of Images: 3

[Document, 1806 September 21]

53. [Document, 1806 September 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: September 21, 1806
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1807 December 07]

54. [Document, 1807 December 07]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: December 07, 1807
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1807 December 15]

55. [Document, 1807 December 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: December 15, 1807
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1807 January 24]

56. [Document, 1807 January 24]

Name: Jay, Maria (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: January 24, 1807
Summary: Sentimental family letter. Passing reference made to the "warm" political contest being held.
Number of Images: 4

[Document, 1807 March 12]

57. [Document, 1807 March 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: March 12, 1807
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1808 January 27]

58. [Document, 1808 January 27]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: January 27, 1808
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1809 April 03]

59. [Document, 1809 April 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: April 03, 1809
Number of Images: 2

[Document, 1809 April 09]

60. [Document, 1809 April 09]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: April 09, 1809
Number of Images: 2

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