The papers of John Jay

41. [Document, 1792 January 27]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: January 27, 1792
Summary: Draft of DLC: 10403. One paragraph crossed out in draft not included in Autograph letter signed--concerning Indian affairs.
Number of Images: 1

42. [Document, 1793 August 08]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: August 08, 1793
Summary: Check and balance system of the Constitution, and the Supreme Court being one of last resort, are strong arguments against their giving advisory opinions to the President. They note the power of President to call upon departments for advice is particu...
Number of Images: 1

43. [Document, 1793 July 20]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: July 20, 1793
Summary: Autograph Draft versions of Jay's letters to Washington and Jefferson of this date, explaining that, as the matter presented is of serious nature, and concerns the judicial department, they are reluctant to decide without the concurrence of the absent...
Number of Images: 2

44. [Document, 1793 July 20]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Addressee) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: July 20, 1793
Number of Images: 2

45. [Document, 1793 May 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: May 12, 1793
Summary: Acknowledges receipt of letter of 12 May.
Number of Images: 1

46. [Document, 1794 April 30]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: April 30, 1794
Summary: Reply to George Washington'S letter of the 29th. Desire for retirement. If "judiciary was on the proper footing" would prefer no post to that of Chief Justice. Expects to sail in fortnight. Will forward letter George Washington asked to be transmitted...
Number of Images: 1

47. [Document, 1794 August 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: August 05, 1794
Summary: Prospects brighter. Believes that compensation cases will be referred to board of commissioners appointed by two governments. Admission of American vessels to islands being considered as is treaty of commerce. Thinks they will ask that British debts b...
Number of Images: 3

48. [Document, 1794 August 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: August 11, 1794
Summary: Forwards letter from a Mr. Wangenheim concerning emigration to the United States. Many applications of this kind come to John Jay daily from Frenchmen and others. John Jay gives all same answer-- "U.S. interposed no impediments to Emigrants, so on the...
Number of Images: 1

49. [Document, 1794 July 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: July 21, 1794
Summary: (Draft) Transmits memorial from Lameth and Deport concerning fate of their families. Agreement between Grenville and John Jay to preserve status quo on frontier until negotiations finished. Doesn't think Cabinet has yet concluded on plan for settling ...
Number of Images: 8

50. [Document, 1794 June 23]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: June 23, 1794
Summary: Unable to contact Mr. Lear. Refers to letter to Randolph of same date. Thinks United States mercantile injuries will be redressed, but does not know to what extent. Dr. Gordon says posts will not be surrendered, but John Jay doesn't think we should ac...
Number of Images: 3

51. [Document, 1794 March 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: March 01, 1794
Summary: Encloses half of the Nankeen cotton he received from John Drayton, and mentions his suggestion to Drayton that he plant it at a distance from other cotton to avoid the "influence" plants of the same kind but of different species can have upon each oth...
Number of Images: 2

52. [Document, 1794 November 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: November 19, 1794
Summary: Has not completed the representation to Grenville he mentioned in letter to Washington of 29 October. Time occupied by conclusion of treaty. Refers to letter to Randolph of same date. Regrets that he cannot return to United States until the spring.
Number of Images: 2

53. [Document, 1794 October 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: October 03, 1794
Summary: Sends some papers with "interesting intelligence."
Number of Images: 1

54. [Document, 1794 September 13]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: September 13, 1794
Summary: Not sure if Treaty will be concluded. Will press for speed rather than risk delays and failure. Randolph's letter by Monroe and Monroe's speech have caused unfavorable reaction in London. Men in office should be more prudent in their speech. Regrets r...
Number of Images: 3

55. [Document, 1794 September 22]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: September 22, 1794
Summary: Letter of introduction for the Duc de Liancour
Number of Images: 1

56. [Document, 1795 December 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: December 14, 1795
Summary: Encloses a letter concerning Benjamin Pickman. Since Jay's opinion is not what Pickman may expect, a copy of the letter is sent to Pickman. On the other hand, Jay sends Washington a copy of his letter addressed to Pickman. The political scene now seem...
Number of Images: 1

57. [Document, 1795 December 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: December 14, 1795
Summary: Draft. An acquaintance, the merchant from Salem Benjamin Pickman, underwrote American ships that were subsequently captured by the British, thus sustaining heavy financial losses. He now wishes to be appointed one of the commissioners for settling cla...
Number of Images: 2

58. [Document, 1795 February 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: February 25, 1795
Summary: Reflections on the late Pennsylvania insurrections. Had foreseen dangers of Jacobin societies in America. Knows that no Treaty he could have obtained would have satisfied the whole nation. Fully expects "calumny and detraction" from certain quarters f...
Number of Images: 3

59. [Document, 1795 June 27]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: June 27, 1795
Summary: Transmits some pamphlets which arrived with his baggage, and which were sent via Jay to Washington by Sir John Sinclair.
Number of Images: 1

60. [Document, 1795 June 29]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: June 29, 1795
Summary: Encloses resignation from office of Chief Justice; cannot think of the honor bestowed upon him without gratitude for Washington's support and confidence.
Number of Images: 1

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