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[Document, 1787 May 28]

1. [Document, 1787 May 28]

[Document, 1793 December 12]

2. [Document, 1793 December 12]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 12, 1793
  • Summary: Offers further evidence about Genet's declarations, as the truth should be clearly visible in this case. A dinner to be given for Genet was a failure through a lack of participants and Genet's abrupt departure from New York. Hopes Hamilton's detractor...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1793 December 12]

3. [Document, 1793 December 12]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 12, 1793
  • Summary: Offers further evidence about Genet's declarations, as the truth should be clearly visible in this case. A dinner to be given for Genet was a failure through a lack of participants and Genet's abrupt departure from New York. Hopes Hamilton's detractor...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1793 December 19]

4. [Document, 1793 December 19]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 19, 1793
  • Summary: While Jefferson and Mifflin remain silent the evidence concerning Genet is incomplete. Conflicting rulings by judges in the circuit courts result in confusion and dissatisfaction; Supreme Court judges should be relieved of circuit duties and their sal...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1793 December 19]

5. [Document, 1793 December 19]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 19, 1793
  • Summary: While Jefferson and Mifflin remain silent the evidence concerning Genet is incomplete. Conflicting rulings by judges in the circuit courts result in confusion and dissatisfaction; Supreme Court judges should be relieved of circuit duties and their sal...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1793 December 22]

6. [Document, 1793 December 22]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 22, 1793
  • Summary: Should "Elizors" be used to summon jurors where there is an interest on the part of the marshall in the outcome of the litigation? Would it not be wise to provide that the Supreme Court not meet in Philadelphia during the summer because of the yellow ...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1793 n.d.]

7. [Document, 1793 n.d.]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1793 n.d.
  • Summary: Notes about Genet's removal as French minister in the United States. Invective against Jay's certificate that claimed to have evidence concerning Genet's supposed threats against the person of the president. Discusses Jay's recourse to the 'awful trib...
  • Number of Images: 8
[Document, 1793 November 27]

8. [Document, 1793 November 27]

[Document, 1794 April 29]

9. [Document, 1794 April 29]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 29, 1794
  • Summary: Asks King if he has made decision on accompanying him to London. Difficulties of finding a neutral vessel for voyage. Will probably have to settle for American vessel.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1794 February 25]

10. [Document, 1794 February 25]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 25, 1794
  • Summary: Encloses a paper. Details on travels to New York from Philadelphia. Note, presumably by King, indicates that paper enclosed was a draft of a letter by Jay and himself to Washington, asking the latter for evidence of the truth of Genet's statement, sin...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1794 July 04]

11. [Document, 1794 July 04]

[Document, 1794 July 08]

12. [Document, 1794 July 08]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 08, 1794
  • Summary: Appearances favorable. Unfortunate that no cases of capture under the November Instructions yet laid before Ministry. Thinks there is some delay. "There is no reason to apprehend that a war with us would be agreeable to the nation, unless they should ...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1794 March 21]

13. [Document, 1794 March 21]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 21, 1794
  • Summary: New York does not agree with the means devised by Congress for New York's protection.- to Jay they appear inadequate. Thinks there should be an absolute embargo on exports for 6 to 8 months.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1794 May 03]

14. [Document, 1794 May 03]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 03, 1794
  • Summary: Regrets King's decision not to accompany him to London. Report that Livingston is being considered for France. Considers possible shifts in New York State office-holders should Livingston accept diplomatic post; would put King in as Chancellor and rep...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1794 November 19]

15. [Document, 1794 November 19]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 19, 1794
  • Summary: Treaty dispatched to U.S. Wishes he might go too and defend the work of his negotiations in person. If treaty escapes censure he will be "agreeably disappointed." Believes treaty will prove beneficial to country. Rheumatism bothers him.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1794 November 19]

16. [Document, 1794 November 19]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 19, 1794
  • Summary: Treaty dispatched to U.S. Wishes he might go too and defend the work of his negotiations in person. If treaty escapes censure he will be "agreeably disappointed." Believes treaty will prove beneficial to country. Rheumatism bothers him.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1794 September 10]

17. [Document, 1794 September 10]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 10, 1794
  • Summary: John Jay busy with correspondence. Forwards pamphlet. Mr. Warder of Philadelphia, bearer of letter from Randolph to Pinckney, was captured on passage to England. Letter was taken from him and he has been unable to recover it.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1794 September 10]

18. [Document, 1794 September 10]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 10, 1794
  • Summary: Jay busy with correspondence. Forwards pamphlet. Mr. Warder of Philadelphia, bearer of letter from Randolph to Pinckney, was captured on passage to England. Letter was taken from him and he has been unable to recover it.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1794 September 17]

19. [Document, 1794 September 17]

[Document, 1796 February 02]

20. [Document, 1796 February 02]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: February 02, 1796
  • Summary: Agrees with Harper that Jay's letter should not first appear in a newspaper, but rather in some way connected with Harper's address. Original copy of treaty of 1785 is probably in the private papers of Dr. Franklin. Jay looked for it in the State depa...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1796 January 19]

21. [Document, 1796 January 19]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 19, 1796
  • Summary: Encloses a letter copy, which should, if necessary be sent to Fenno for publication. Original of the letter, addressed to Harper, is enclosed. The letter to Robert G. Harper, printed in Henry P. Johnston, The Correspondence and Public Papers of John J...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1796 January 27]

22. [Document, 1796 January 27]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 27, 1796
  • Summary: He is grateful to Harper for his suggestion concerning the publication of Jay's letter to him. However Jay feels that his (Jay's) sentiments cannot be adequately expressed in such a brief form. Perhaps his thoughts could be more extensively published ...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1796 October 21]

23. [Document, 1796 October 21]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 21, 1796
  • Summary: Constitution of the Board of Claims Commissioners, the speedy surrender of the posts, and the recall of the Governor of Canada all have made a favorable impression in the U.S., and promise well for future relations with Britain. Washington's announced...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1797 June 03]

24. [Document, 1797 June 03]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 03, 1797
  • Summary: Introduces Pierre Fleming, the bearer of this letter. Public opinion on the true policy of America is becoming more and more correct. "Injurious treatment from foreign powers ... will increase our wisdom." Is happy that the American Commissioners in B...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1797 June 03]

25. [Document, 1797 June 03]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 03, 1797
  • Summary: Introduces Pierre Fleming, the bearer of this letter. Public opinion on the true policy of America is becoming more and more correct. "Injurious treatment from foreign powers ... will increase our wisdom." Is happy that the American Commissioners in B...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1797 November 07]

26. [Document, 1797 November 07]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 07, 1797
  • Summary: Feels the attention of the country continues too much fixed on the peace negotiations, and doubts that our embarrassments will cease with the war. Wishes we had a well compiled selection of Switzerland state papers on their diplomatic discussions with...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1797 November 07]

27. [Document, 1797 November 07]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 07, 1797
  • Summary: Feels the attention of the country continues too much fixed on the peace negotiations, and doubts that our embarrassments will cease with the war. Wishes we had a well compiled selection of Switzerland state papers on their diplomatic discussions with...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1797 November 14]

28. [Document, 1797 November 14]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 14, 1797
  • Summary: Has heard of the "explosion at Paris;...it is difficult for a demoralized people to have any stable government." It does not appear certain that the new Revolution will hurt America. Foresees a possible peace between France and Austria, as the Emperor...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1798 December 12]

29. [Document, 1798 December 12]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 12, 1798
  • Summary: The treaty between Austria and Naples make probable a war with them against France. The Turkish Empire has also declared war after the invasion of Egypt and Nelson's subsequent victory. Bonaparte's hopes of success must rest on expectations other than...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1798 September 30]

30. [Document, 1798 September 30]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 30, 1798
  • Summary: Requests King to purchase or have made 3,000 muskets and bayonets to be shipped in the spring. A sufficient sum will be remitted under an act of the state Legislature. Unanimity in America increases, and "the Directory will probably be disappointed in...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1798 September 30]

31. [Document, 1798 September 30]

[Document, 1798 September 30]

32. [Document, 1798 September 30]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 30, 1798
  • Summary: Requests King to purchase or have made 3,000 muskets and bayonets to be shipped in the spring. A sufficient sum will be remitted under an act of the state Legislature. Unanimity in America increases, and "the Directory will probably be disappointed in...
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1799 April 17]

33. [Document, 1799 April 17]

[Document, 1799 April 17]

34. [Document, 1799 April 17]

[Document, 1799 September 24]

35. [Document, 1799 September 24]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 24, 1799
  • Summary: Funds have been remitted by General Clarkson to cover price of the muskets. Liston (British minister) is at Albany, and this letter is being sent with his dispatches.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1800 June 16]

36. [Document, 1800 June 16]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 16, 1800
  • Summary: Please send news concerning the campaigns in Europe. American politics and morals are in a badly agitated state. The Federalist party is as usual, a divided and inactive group, while their opponents are united and diligent. Yet the temper of the peopl...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1803 January 20]

37. [Document, 1803 January 20]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 20, 1803
  • Summary: His expectations from retirement have not been disappointed, and had Mrs. Jay lived this would be the most agreeable part of his life. Newspapers furnish him a history of the times. It is vain to expect that "from the Perfectibility of human Nature an...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1803 January 20]

38. [Document, 1803 January 20]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: January 20, 1803
  • Summary: Has not been able to write for two years due to "a Series of occurances" - Mrs. Jay's illness and death, his own ill health, removal to Bedford, and son's ill health. Post once a week brings newspapers which furnish a history of the times by which we ...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1803 July 06]

39. [Document, 1803 July 06]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 06, 1803
  • Summary: Has heard of King's arrival in New York. From the renewal of hostilities in Europe he fears the departure might have been premature, though his presence here will be advantageous if proper counsels prevail. Hopes before much longer to visit New York a...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1803 July 06]

40. [Document, 1803 July 06]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 06, 1803
  • Summary: Has heard of King's arrival in New York. From the renewal of hostilities in Europe he fears the departure might have been premature, though his presence here will be advantageous if proper counsels prevail. Hopes before much longer to visit New York a...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1814 June 23]

41. [Document, 1814 June 23]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 23, 1814
  • Summary: Would be happy to join in the celebration proposed, but his health is such as to prevent him from riding more than a mile or two without fatigue. The oration will doubtless correspond with the talents of the author; presumes it will be submitted to Ki...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1814 June 23]

42. [Document, 1814 June 23]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 23, 1814
  • Summary: Would be happy to join in the celebration proposed, but his health is such as to prevent him from riding more than a mile or two without fatigue. The oration will doubtless correspond with the talents of the author; presumes it will be submitted to Ki...
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1818 October 08]

43. [Document, 1818 October 08]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 08, 1818
  • Summary: On a recent visit, Mrs. Hamilton observed that Dr. Mason's poor health prevents him from writing the life of General Hamilton. Suggests that King is the best qualified to undertake the work, considering his long acquaintance with the General and his c...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1818 October 08]

44. [Document, 1818 October 08]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) King, Rufus, 1755-1827 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 08, 1818
  • Summary: On a recent visit, Mrs. Hamilton observed that Dr. Mason's poor health prevents him from writing the life of General Hamilton. Suggests that King is the best qualified to undertake the work, considering his long acquaintance with the General and his c...
  • Number of Images: 1