The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1779 April 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: April 21, 1779
Summary: "The delicacy, candour, and temper diffused through your letters form a strong contrast to the evasions and design observable in some others. Gratitude ought to have attached a certain gentleman to the friend who raised him; a spurious ambition, howev...
Number of Images: 4

2. [Document, 1779 April 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: April 25, 1779
Summary: Sends two letters by Mr. Gerard.
Number of Images: 1

3. [Document, 1779 April 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: April 26, 1779
Summary: Problems in maritime and commercial affairs. "There is as much intrigue in this State-house as in the Vatican, but as little secrecy as in a boarding-school."The state of the currency is really serious. Printed, with variations in draft.
Number of Images: 2

4. [Document, 1779 August 24]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: August 24, 1779
Summary: Britain refused the mediation of Spain. Gerard thinks that they will not obtain aid from other powers. Russia, Prussia, and Austria favor France. There is no reason to suspect that the peace of Germany will soon be interrupted. Discusses the actions o...
Number of Images: 3

5. [Document, 1779 August 31]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: August 31, 1779
Summary: Account of the reinforcement with Admiral Arbuthnot copied from one received by Mr. Jos. Wharton from his friend in Paris is enclosed.
Number of Images: 1

6. [Document, 1779 March 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: March 02, 1779
Summary: Arrival of reinforcement from Rhode Island in New York indicates either another goal further southward or an attack near Washington's area. Encloses a copy of the Family Compact between the branches of the Bourbon family. Explains the political connec...
Number of Images: 1

7. [Document, 1779 March 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: March 03, 1779
Summary: It is necessary to keep secret the intelligence in question.
Number of Images: 3

8. [Document, 1779 March 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: March 28, 1779
Summary: Recommends the bearer of this letter.
Number of Images: 1

9. [Document, 1779 October 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: October 14, 1779
Summary: The success of his mission is precarious. Will be upright in discharging his office, but does not expect approbation.
Number of Images: 2

10. [Document, 1781 December 09]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: December 09, 1781
Summary: Acknowledges receipt of news of capitulation at Yorktown, and congratulates George Washington on the accomplishment. Also commends General Nathaniel Greene for his success.
Number of Images: 1

11. [Document, 1783 April 06]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: April 06, 1783
Summary: Unwise to disband the American army until all foreign forces are withdrawn. Spain and France will attempt to disunite the United States, and the States with conflicting boundary claims must settle them quickly to avoid any occasion for disunion.
Number of Images: 2

12. [Document, 1785 August 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: August 26, 1785
Summary: As he requested in his letter to Charles Thomson, the bearer has been sent to make copies of the letters he mentioned to Thomson.
Number of Images: 2

13. [Document, 1786 June 27]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: June 27, 1786
Summary: He is in Philadelphia to attend a General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Encloses papers recently released from secrecy by Congress. They show how the various States have been engaged in violations of the treaty of peace. Affairs lead ...
Number of Images: 4

14. [Document, 1786 March 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: March 02, 1786
Summary: Draft. Encloses a copy of the new edition of his letters to Littlepage. Congratulates Washington on his successful retreat into retirement. In a deleted portion of the draft, Jay comments that Washington has exhibited magnanimity in not using his exal...
Number of Images: 2

15. [Document, 1786 March 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: March 16, 1786
Summary: He has marked errors in his Littlepage pamphlet in the enclosed printed paper (not present), . This section was deleted, possibly by a hand other than Jay. His letter continues with reflections that errors in the form of the national government become...
Number of Images: 3

16. [Document, 1787 January 07]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: January 07, 1787
Summary: He does not believe that any greater degree of power in Congress will alter the situation of the United States Rather some change in the form of government must be made. A King would be the last resort, but a governor-general more suitable. Perhaps th...
Number of Images: 4

17. [Document, 1787 July 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: July 25, 1787
Summary: After receiving his last letter, immediately forwarded its enclosure to Commodore Jones. Advises that Washington resist having foreigners in the national government, in particular that the commander-in-chief of the army shall be a native-born citizen....
Number of Images: 1

18. [Document, 1787 September 06]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: September 06, 1787
Summary: New York looks forward to seeing him- they will evidence their esteem and respect, which has only been increased by his agreeing to sit in the Convention.
Number of Images: 1

19. [Document, 1788 April 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: April 12, 1788
Summary: Discusses possibility of formation of Society to promote the breeding of good Horses and mules. If this accomplished, will try to send some jennies to Geroge Washington's jack. "The Constitution still continues to cause great Party Zeal and Ferment am...
Number of Images: 1

20. [Document, 1788 April 20]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: April 20, 1788
Summary: This appears to be a 1st draft of item NNC: 8427 with first version of John Jay's joke about "four-footed asses" and "those of the other sort."
Number of Images: 1

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1. [Document, 1779 April 21]

2. [Document, 1779 April 25]

3. [Document, 1779 April 26]

4. [Document, 1779 August 24]

5. [Document, 1779 August 31]

6. [Document, 1779 March 02]

7. [Document, 1779 March 03]

8. [Document, 1779 March 28]

9. [Document, 1779 October 14]

10. [Document, 1781 December 09]

11. [Document, 1783 April 06]

12. [Document, 1785 August 26]

13. [Document, 1786 June 27]

14. [Document, 1786 March 02]

15. [Document, 1786 March 16]

16. [Document, 1787 January 07]

17. [Document, 1787 July 25]

18. [Document, 1787 September 06]

19. [Document, 1788 April 12]

20. [Document, 1788 April 20]