The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1778 May 08]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: May 08, 1778
Summary: Recommends M. Lewis De Celeron,
Number of Images: 1

2. [Document, 1779 September 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: September 18, 1779
Summary: Has not written because of poor health. John Jay cannot appoint the man Hamilton has suggested to the position in question because "my doubts respecting this gentleman are of long standing and arise from circumstances which made deep impression on my ...
Number of Images: 4

3. [Document, 1783 September 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: September 28, 1783
Summary: Wishes Hamilton would at least sit in the New York legislature if not in Congress. Laborers are needed. Present appearances in America cause us harm. Violence, acts against the Tories, reluctance to taxes and disunity create disrespect in Europe. The ...
Number of Images: 3

4. [Document, 1783 September 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: September 28, 1783
Summary: Wishes Hamilton would at least sit in the New York legislature if not in Congress. Laborers are needed. Present appearances in America cause us harm. Violence, acts against the Tories, reluctance to taxes and disunity create disrespect in Europe. The ...
Number of Images: 0

5. [Document, 1787 July 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: July 11, 1787
Summary: Hamilton receipt for fee.
Number of Images: 2

6. [Document, 1788 May 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: May 15, 1788
Summary: Asks Hamilton for information on case of Richard Lawrence of Staten Island who has complained that judgments executed against him are in violation of Treaty of Peace. Hamilton was advocate in case.
Number of Images: 1

7. [Document, 1788 May 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: May 15, 1788
Summary: Asks Hamilton for information on case of Richard Lawrence of Staten Island who has complained that judgments executed against him are in violation of Treaty of Peace. Hamilton was advocate in case.
Number of Images: 2

8. [Document, 1789 December 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: December 15, 1789
Summary: Sends book of accounts of Silas Deane, which in Jay's opinion should be deposited in the Treasury office.
Number of Images: 1

9. [Document, 1790 December 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: December 21, 1790
Summary: Autograph Letter signed. Recommends a John McComb, Jr., as a good mechanic who has done satisfactory work for him.
Number of Images: 2

10. [Document, 1790 December 22]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: December 22, 1790
Summary: Draft. If Hamilton's measures are accepted, inspectors of the revenue will be appointed. Jay suggests he consider General Clarkson as a possible appointee; he does not expect Hamilton to comment on the selection of Clarkson.
Number of Images: 2

11. [Document, 1790 January 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: January 02, 1790
Summary: Transmits abstracts of letters of foreign ministers concerning settlements of accounts. These papers were left in his custody by the members of the Board of the Treasury.
Number of Images: 2

12. [Document, 1790 November 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: November 28, 1790
Summary: Autograph draft. Perhaps paying too much attention to the Virginia assembly's resolutions will only given them added importance. He has spoken to General Lincoln, and thinks it might be well for him to briefly leave his post to converse with Hamilton ...
Number of Images: 2

13. [Document, 1792 December 29]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: December 29, 1792
Summary: Can appreciate the difficulty of Hamilton's position, and hopes that it will not induce Hamilton to resign his office, which his enemies anticipate. Suggests that Hamilton should write his memoirs for the protection of his reputation. Joins Hamilton i...
Number of Images: 2

14. [Document, 1792 December 29]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: December 29, 1792
Summary: Urges him to remain at his post for his ability will disprove his detractors. Hamilton should keep memoirs to protect his reputation.
Number of Images: 1

15. [Document, 1792 March 23]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: March 23, 1792
Summary: Considers his duty to attend court primary, that as trustee of the sinking fund to be secondary. However he realizes that there are circumstances which might cause a reversal in this position. Suggests that he be a informed in detail of the controvers...
Number of Images: 1

16. [Document, 1792 September 08]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: September 08, 1792
Summary: He and King agree no mention should be made of the disturbances to the grand jury; rather the President's speech to Congress should be the first official notice to be taken of it. If the government moves together, and with discretion the cause of the ...
Number of Images: 2

17. [Document, 1792 September 08]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: September 08, 1792
Summary: In regard to Hamilton's letter of 3 Sept., John Jay and Rufus King agree that neither a proclamation nor charge to grand jury would be appropriate at this time, rather use the medium of President's address at opening of Congress. It would be best if a...
Number of Images: 2

18. [Document, 1792 September 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: September 28, 1792
Summary: Jay has been unable to answer he received from Hamilton on the 25th of September. His eyes have been badly inflamed and he suffers from rheumatism.
Number of Images: 2

19. [Document, 1793 April 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: April 11, 1793
Summary: Encloses a draft of his thoughts on neutrality proclamation. Notes he has said nothing about observance of treaties with France. It is best at present to say too little than say too much. Receive a minister from the Regent only if the Regent is a Rege...
Number of Images: 2

20. [Document, 1793 April 11]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Addressee)
Date: April 11, 1793
Summary: Encloses a draft of his ideas on the proclamation of neutrality; which speaks of neutrality but avoids mentioning it by name. Feels it unwise to receive a minister until the regent be represents has become de facto, and this should be inferable from t...
Number of Images: 2

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1. [Document, 1778 May 08]

2. [Document, 1779 September 18]

3. [Document, 1783 September 28]

4. [Document, 1783 September 28]

5. [Document, 1787 July 11]

6. [Document, 1788 May 15]

7. [Document, 1788 May 15]

8. [Document, 1789 December 15]

9. [Document, 1790 December 21]

10. [Document, 1790 December 22]

11. [Document, 1790 January 02]

12. [Document, 1790 November 28]

13. [Document, 1792 December 29]

14. [Document, 1792 December 29]

15. [Document, 1792 March 23]

16. [Document, 1792 September 08]

17. [Document, 1792 September 08]

18. [Document, 1792 September 28]

19. [Document, 1793 April 11]

20. [Document, 1793 April 11]