The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1775 November 30]

Name: United States. Continental Congress (Author) Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Addressee)
Date: November 30, 1775
Summary: Congratulations on his past successes and an urgent supplication that he withdraw his request for leave to retire from the service.
Number of Images: 2

2. [Document, 1777 December 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Addressee)
Date: December 11, 1777
Summary: Received Schuyler's of 6th. Efforts made to postpone the organization of government under the new constitution. Agrees with Schuyler's ideas for a new campaign and the obstruction of the Hudson River. Glad that Schuyler's patriotism is unabated despit...
Number of Images: 3

3. [Document, 1777 July 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Addressee)
Date: July 11, 1777
Summary: Jay forwards letter of Council of Safety (signed Peter Van Cortlandt) to GeneralPutnam, in which the Council states it is greatly irritated that a measure soreprehensible as the evacuation of Ticonderoga should be imputed to General Schuyler in whom t...
Number of Images: 2

4. [Document, 1777 July 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Addressee)
Date: July 21, 1777
Summary: The evacuation of Ticonderoga is censured by the people and Schuyler and other generals are not above criticism by them. Schuyler must defend himself against his enemies and the general indignation and disappointment which the people feel on this occa...
Number of Images: 3

5. [Document, 1777 July 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Addressee)
Date: July 26, 1777
Summary: Measures taken to protect Schuyler's reputation and Jay's advice with regard to the attack on Schuyler after the evacuation of Ticonderoga. Many deletions.
Number of Images: 4

6. [Document, 1777 June 20]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Addressee)
Date: June 20, 1777
Summary: Concerns Jay's hopes for Schuyler in the gubernatorial contest. Clinton is up for both governor and Lieutant. Governor; may lose by the split. Some object to the removal of the legislature to Albany, saying it will become the capitol if both "great of...
Number of Images: 2

7. [Document, 1777 September 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Addressee)
Date: September 12, 1777
Summary: Jay would have written sooner, but expected to see Schuyler. Jay received thecopies of orders, etc. on his return journey from Philadelphia and sent them toDuane. Sympathizes with Schuyler on his exposure to "malevolence and Envy."Washington and Congr...
Number of Images: 2

8. [Document, 1778 February 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Addressee)
Date: February 12, 1778
Summary: A deleted portion of draft deals with taxation. Hopes that Schuyler will consent to serve the nation in a legislative capacity despite its ingratitude to him.
Number of Images: 1

9. [Document, 1778 February 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Addressee)
Date: February 12, 1778
Summary: A deleted portion of draft deals with taxation.Hopes that Schuyler will consent to serve the nation in a legislative capacitydespite its ingratitude to him.
Number of Images: 2

10. [Document, 1778 February 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Addressee)
Date: February 26, 1778
Summary: Refuses Schuyler's offer of a farm.
Number of Images: 2

11. [Document, 1779 March 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Addressee)
Date: March 21, 1779
Summary: Congress has refused to accept Schuyler's resignation. He should continue in the army.
Number of Images: 3

12. [Document, 1780 February 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Addressee)
Date: February 19, 1780
Summary: Jay wishes to renew their correspondence, and suggests that they write about politics. Suggests a cypher for Schuyler's use, and also that their letter be sent via Robert Morris in Philadelphia
Number of Images: 2

13. [Document, 1780 November 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Addressee)
Date: November 25, 1780
Summary: Jay disappointed that our military exertions have not produced greater results. We must trust the sincerity of the French in these matters. Severe economy in public expenditure should be observed. The defeat of Gates works against us here. Laurens sti...
Number of Images: 4

14. [Document, 1781 April n.d.]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Addressee)
Date: 1781 April n.d.
Summary: Hopes that New York's Vermont claims will not be ceded without an assurance that her western land claims will be acknowledged. The experience should teach New Yorkers how little the schemes of land jobbers are in accord with the public interest. Canno...
Number of Images: 1

15. [Document, 1783 September 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Addressee)
Date: September 16, 1783
Summary: Congratulates Schuyler on events within his family, and hopes that he has a pleasant retirement from public concerns. Jay hopes to return in the spring of 1784, and at that time will retire from public life, unless there is a requirement for his conti...
Number of Images: 2

16. [Document, 1785 August 22]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Addressee)
Date: August 22, 1785
Summary: If John Jay were needed badly by the state, then he might consider the position. However, he is not motivated by ambition, and Congress has a right to expect a certain gratitude from John Jay.
Number of Images: 2

17. [Document, 1785 December 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Addressee)
Date: December 12, 1785
Summary: Has decided to stick to his former decision. John Jay thought that his delay in replying to Schuyler's last letter might give him the idea that he had changed his mind.
Number of Images: 1

18. [Document, 1785 June 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Addressee)
Date: June 10, 1785
Summary: John Jay does not think that it would be proper for him to leave the service of Congress.
Number of Images: 2

19. [Document, 1785 March 17]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Addressee)
Date: March 17, 1785
Summary: Concerns the building of his house.
Number of Images: 1

20. [Document, 1785 May 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Addressee)
Date: May 26, 1785
Summary: Has laid before Congress an extract of Schuyler's letter concerning the Indian hostages.
Number of Images: 1

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1. [Document, 1775 November 30]

2. [Document, 1777 December 11]

3. [Document, 1777 July 11]

4. [Document, 1777 July 21]

5. [Document, 1777 July 26]

6. [Document, 1777 June 20]

7. [Document, 1777 September 12]

8. [Document, 1778 February 12]

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10. [Document, 1778 February 26]

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14. [Document, 1781 April n.d.]

15. [Document, 1783 September 16]

16. [Document, 1785 August 22]

17. [Document, 1785 December 12]

18. [Document, 1785 June 10]

19. [Document, 1785 March 17]

20. [Document, 1785 May 26]