The papers of John Jay

Name: New York (Colony). Provincial Congress (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Livingston, Gilbert (Addressee) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Addressee) Tappen, Christopher, 1742-1826 (Addressee) Yates, Robert, 1738-1801 (Addressee)
Date: July 16, 1776
Summary: Resolutions of the Provincial Convention naming Jay, et al. a secret committee to find ways to obstruct the Hudson River against British ships. And resolutions empowering the committee in various ways to expedite its task.
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Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Addressee) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee) Yates, Robert, 1738-1801 (Addressee)
Date: April 19, 1777
Summary: Arrived in Philadelphia. People of Pennsylvania speak of Howe's expected arrival but act with tranquillity; they deplore the depreciation of money but suggest no reform. State's government too apprehensive of controversy to function well. The Pennsylv...
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Name: Duane, James, 1733-1797 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Addressee) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee) Yates, Robert, 1738-1801 (Addressee)
Date: May 02, 1777
Summary: Principal design of letter, to introduce Colonel Thornton who will pass through Kingston on way to New Hampshire from Congress. He is a delegate and will inform Jay of Congressional events. 4,000 troops joining General George Washington in the south; ...
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