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[Document, 1763 August 09]

1. [Document, 1763 August 09]

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 09, 1763
  • Summary: Dr. Johnson has asked for College news from Jay, who ought to write him promptly, but say nothing that should not be known outside the college.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1763 August 23]

2. [Document, 1763 August 23]

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 23, 1763
  • Summary: Since Jay wants to study law, he should resolve to let no difficulty prevent him from applying himself vigorously to it. Dictionary is necessary, but as to other books, it would be wiser to borrow than to pay dear to buy them at York.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1763 n.d.]

3. [Document, 1763 n.d.]

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1763 n.d.
  • Summary: Instructions for renting property owned by Peter Jay. Requests Jay to purchase a spade.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1763 n.d.]

4. [Document, 1763 n.d.]

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1763 n.d.
  • Summary: Personal letter. Inquiries about rents. Also an inquiry about the affair with Mr. Punderson.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1763 n.d.]

5. [Document, 1763 n.d.]

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1763 n.d.
  • Summary: If your landlady raises the rent, don't say anything to her-just move out to cheaper quarters.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1763 October 27]

6. [Document, 1763 October 27]

  • Name: Johnson, Samuel (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 27, 1763
  • Summary: Expresses his continued interest in King's College. Tells Jay of his happiness of the success of Sir James Jay in England in collecting money for the college.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1764 February 28]

7. [Document, 1764 February 28]

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 28, 1764
  • Summary: Suggestions for finding lodgings that will be both agreeable and convenient. Asks Jay to find out whether or not the boy sent from Mr. Punderson has been baptized.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1764 January 16]

8. [Document, 1764 January 16]

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 16, 1764
  • Summary: Suggestions concerning Jay's clerkship contract with Benjamin Kissam. Asks Jay to advertise the sale or rental of his house. Sale of property, or rental. Peter Jay wishes to try to keep a room in it for Jay and space in the yard against four logs of w...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1764 January 23]

9. [Document, 1764 January 23]

  • Name: Punderson, Ebenezer (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 23, 1764
  • Summary: A letter of thanks for a kindness. Best regards to Mother Chambers, and all of Jay's relations.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1764 May 22]

10. [Document, 1764 May 22]

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 22, 1764
  • Summary: Personal letter. Since Commencement is over, he expects Jay to return home shortly. Asks him to bring along 100 limes.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1764 n.d.]

11. [Document, 1764 n.d.]

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1764 n.d.
  • Summary: Judges should render decisions according to law, and not give credence to the popularity of the decision. PJ has decided to wait for cooler weather before having his servant girl inoculated against smallpox.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1765 April 15]

12. [Document, 1765 April 15]

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 15, 1765
  • Summary: Asks Jay to Deliver the enclosed letter to Mr. Auchmuty immediately. There is much talk in town that James Jay should have given the Governors of [King's] College an explanation why he has permitted their bills to be returned protested. Both James and...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1765 March 05]

13. [Document, 1765 March 05]

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 05, 1765
  • Summary: Though the clerks of the Secretary's office have no right to demand fees, PJ would not be adverse to paying them about 3 dollars. However Jay is not to pay more than certain specified fees for his father's charter. Wishes to suspend judgment at the Pa...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1765 March 26]

14. [Document, 1765 March 26]

  • Name: Jay, Peter (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 26, 1765
  • Summary: Asks Jay for any news of James, from whom he has not heard. There has been sickness among Jay's Negroes for last three months. Peter Jay exhausted by his duties. Looks forward to a respite from his tasks and opportunity to relax and regain his strengt...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1766 April 25]

15. [Document, 1766 April 25]

  • Name: Kissam, Benjamin (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 25, 1766
  • Summary: Will "take a jaunt" with Mr. Ingles to Philadelphia within a few days provided that his horse is well and that the Stamp Act is not repealed in the meantime. Asks Jay to send his horse, but only if the animal is fully recovered. After the repeal of th...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1766 April 26]

16. [Document, 1766 April 26]

  • Name: Kissam, Benjamin (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 26, 1766
  • Summary: Despite the ringing of all the bells since the break of day the rumor that the Stamp Act has been repealed is mistaken, the truth is that a repealing bill passed the House of Commons in February, and was sent to House of Lords on March 3rd. Since his ...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1766 April 30]

17. [Document, 1766 April 30]

  • Name: Kissam, Benjamin (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 30, 1766
  • Summary: Since his horse did not arrive, his letters to Jay must have miscarried. It is of no consequence however for his departure for Philadelphia has been delayed for other reasons. Asks Jay to keep the horse in pasture and give him ???? until the following...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1766 August 25]

18. [Document, 1766 August 25]

  • Name: Kissam, Benjamin (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 25, 1766
  • Summary: Was pleased to receive Jay's friendly and unceremonious letter. His pen was directed "by the rapid whirl of Imagination." Yet caution must be exercised lest imagination rule reason. When he asked about affairs at the office, he did not wish a report o...
  • Number of Images: 2
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19. [Document, 1768 July n.d. - 1775 April 25]

[Document, 1768 October 26]

20. [Document, 1768 October 26]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 26, 1768
  • Summary: License to practice law in New York, signed by Henry Moore.
  • Number of Images: 1