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1. [Document, 1768 September n.d. - 1791 October 31]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Low, Abraham (Addressee) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Tappen, Christopher, 1742-1826 (Addressee)
  • Date: September, 1768 - October 31, 1791
  • Summary: An account with Christopher Tappen, concerning various court costs incurred by the partnership of Jay & Livingston, 1768-1772. Settled by Jay and Livingston on 7 December, 1790 and 31 March, 1791, each paying one half of the outstanding costs. Receipt...
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[Document, 1771 May n.d. - ...

2. [Document, 1771 May n.d. - 1787 December 12]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author)
  • Date: May, 1771 - December 12, 1787
  • Summary: List of causes and fees due to Clerk of Dutchess County, May 1771. With notation by Robert H. Livingston recording a partial payment of 10 pounds made by Jay on December 12, 1787.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1775 December 06]

3. [Document, 1775 December 06]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 06, 1775
  • Summary: Canadian support, so essential to the success of the American expedition, will collapse at the first set back to the American cause. New England troops are poorly disciplined, their officers are incompetent, and the men drift off after receiving their...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1775 December 29]

4. [Document, 1775 December 29]

[Document, 1775 July 17]

5. [Document, 1775 July 17]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 17, 1775
  • Summary: Divisions begin to appear in New York, and many in Dutchess county are loyal to the King. Tenants on the Livingston lands are restless, some have joined the Tory counter-Association, and his father is attempting to quiet them by peaceful means. Urges ...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1775 November 27]

6. [Document, 1775 November 27]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 27, 1775
  • Summary: Sentiments while viewing the ruins of Fort George and site of Fort William Henry. Transmits news of successes in Canada. Carleton reported to have gone to Quebec, where the Royal Emigrants are engaged in destroying the inhabitants who are favorable to...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1776 February 15]

7. [Document, 1776 February 15]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 15, 1776
  • Summary: Congratulations on birth of Jay's son Peter. Resignation to fact of Montgomery's death. Congratulates Jay on election to Provincial Assembly. Suggests that a committee should be appointed to superintend the Canadian expedition, he will be glad to serv...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1776 July 06]

8. [Document, 1776 July 06]

[Document, 1776 July 22]

9. [Document, 1776 July 22]

[Document, 1776 June 04]

10. [Document, 1776 June 04]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 04, 1776
  • Summary: Concerning the defenses of New York, the attachment to Canada has left us almost defenseless. After much altercation, Livingston has contrived to lessen their quota.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1776 March 28]

11. [Document, 1776 March 28]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 28, 1776
  • Summary: 26 January, 25 February, 10 March John Jay to Robert R. Livingston received. Expressions of friendship warmly returned. Has had eye inflammation which prevented writing. John is erecting powder works. Illness of Mr. Lynch. Robert R. Livingston sympath...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1776 May 17]

12. [Document, 1776 May 17]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 17, 1776
  • Summary: The resolutions of the 15th occasion much alarm. Cautious folks are fearful of its bringing ill consequences. Wants Jay to return to Congress. Encourage the other delegates of New York to be present as we do not want to be unrepresented. Let me known ...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1776 May 21]

13. [Document, 1776 May 21]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 21, 1776
  • Summary: Has not heard from Jay. Setting out for Bristol to meet Mrs. Livingston. Hopes Jay will send some of the other delegates back to Congress, because Livingston's health will not permit him to stay longer. Hopes New York will build 14 or 15 light boats.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1777 April 26]

14. [Document, 1777 April 26]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 26, 1777
  • Summary: Criticism of Jay's ideas on appointment of clerks and licensing of attorneys, and division of states into districts. They were amazed at reading McKesson's letter "to his fellow secretary" to learn Jay's opinions on power vested in the courts. Jay's o...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1778 October 08]

15. [Document, 1778 October 08]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 08, 1778
  • Summary: Is too ill to go to legislative session, will resign if it is in the public good. Sorry Duer is resigning from [Congress?] as men of abilities are sorely needed at these trying times of currency depreciation.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1779 April 21]

16. [Document, 1779 April 21]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 21, 1779
  • Summary: Chides Jay for his lack of openness in writing. Many consider Jay's grand secret as a political turn. It is impossible to carry on another campaign without something better than a paper exchequer. The spirit of discontent has never been greater. This ...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1779 December 22]

17. [Document, 1779 December 22]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 22, 1779
  • Summary: News of the war. Col. Lawrence has resigned his secretary ship, and there is to be a new election. Livingston has been nominated against his wishes. Livingston would send Carmichael to France and Morris to Spain.
  • Number of Images: 6
[Document, 1779 February 03]

18. [Document, 1779 February 03]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 03, 1779
  • Summary: Bewails the petty nature of State politics. He would be willing to go abroad, but would have to be supported, as not to reduce his private fortune. Encloses evidence exonerating him from charges of trading with New York City. Informs John Jay of reele...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1779 July 25]

19. [Document, 1779 July 25]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 25, 1779
  • Summary: If this letter should find John Jay anxious and preoccupied by the affairs ofCongress, he should put it in his pocket until he takes his Sunday ride. "And when you have seated yourself on the banks of the Schuykill, with your pipe in your mouth, your ...
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1779 July 25]

20. [Document, 1779 July 25]

  • Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 25, 1779
  • Summary: If this letter should find John Jay anxious and preoccupied by the affairs ofCongress, he should put it in his pocket until he takes his Sunday ride. "Andwhen you have seated yourself on the banks of the Schuylkill, with your pipe inyour mouth, your E...
  • Number of Images: 4