The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1824 September 20]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: September 20, 1824
Summary: Would have gone to New York to greet him were it not for his poor health. Has heard his intention to visit at Bedford, but perhaps numerous engagements will not allow him time. Can no longer forbear assuring him of unceasing esteem and regard.
Number of Images: 1

2. [Document, 1788 April 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: April 26, 1788
Summary: John Jay's ill health. Has forwarded Lafayette's letter of 15 October to Congress. Hopes for peace in Europe. Constitution has been adopted by six Stated. Opposition considerable in New York. Pleased with Franco-American commercial regulations, but ho...
Number of Images: 2

3. [Document, 1788 September 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: September 01, 1788
Summary: La Fayette admitted to honorary membership in New York Manumission Society.
Number of Images: 1

4. [Document, 1788 September 01]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: September 01, 1788
Summary: La Fayette admitted to honorary membership in New York Manumission Society.
Number of Images: 1

5. [Document, 1788 April 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: April 26, 1788
Summary: Jay's ill health. Has forwarded Lafayette's letter of 15 October to Congress. Hopes for peace in Europe. Constitution has been adopted by six Stated. Opposition considerable in New York. Pleased with Franco-American commercial regulations, but hopes t...
Number of Images: 1

6. [Document, 1787 February 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: February 16, 1787
Summary: Spain does not seem to agree with Jay and Lafayette's views concerning the boundaries of her possessions. In fact they advocate a more northerly boundary than any of the parties had contemplated. Convention Lafayette mentioned disbanded for lack of su...
Number of Images: 2

7. [Document, 1787 February 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: February 16, 1787
Summary: Spain does not seem to agree with Jay and Lafayette's views concerning the boundaries of her possessions. In fact they advocate a more northerly boundary than any of the parties had contemplated. Convention Lafayette mentioned disbanded for lack of su...
Number of Images: 2

8. [Document, 1786 June 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: June 16, 1786
Summary: American position in the world and human nature. Foreigners do not understand American affairs. Asks Lafayette for information on the conversation between him and Floridablanca on the American limits. American financial position bad.
Number of Images: 3

9. [Document, 1786 June 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: June 16, 1786
Summary: American position in the world and human nature. Foreigners do not understand American affairs. Asks Lafayette for information on the conversation between him and Floridablanca on the American limits. American financial position bad.
Number of Images: 3

10. [Document, 1785 September 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: September 16, 1785
Summary: Thanks Lafayette for his letter of 18 April and has given it together with the one from Mr. Barri on his case to Congress. Will inform Lafayette of the resolution of Congress on the matter.
Number of Images: 1

11. [Document, 1785 January 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: January 19, 1785
Summary: Tells Lafayette about Congressional delay due to the move to New York, possibility of an Indian war in Kentucky, American interest in the war between Austria and the Dutch, and the benefit of commercial privileges from France.
Number of Images: 2

12. [Document, 1785 September 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: September 12, 1785
Summary: Apologizes that through inadvertence his last letter was not dispatched with the last packet that sailed.
Number of Images: 2

13. [Document, 1785 July 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: July 15, 1785
Summary: Has sent his letter of 19 March to Congress for their consideration. Gardoqui here and negotiations will commence soon. Hopes his instructions will be sufficiently extensive to be able to settle our boundaries on principles which will perpetuate cordi...
Number of Images: 2

14. [Document, 1785 September 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Barri, M. (Addressee) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: September 16, 1785
Summary: Has their letters concerning Barri, which he has laid before Congress. Will let them know the decision.
Number of Images: 2

15. [Document, 1785 October 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: October 21, 1785
Summary: Sends Lafayette information on the case of Joseph Barre. (encl.: letter from Joseph Hardy on the case).
Number of Images: 3

16. [Document, 1785 July 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: July 15, 1785
Summary: Has sent his letter of 19 March to Congress for their consideration. Gardoqui here and negotiations will commence soon. Hopes his instructions will be sufficiently extensive to be able to settle our boundaries on principles which will perpetuate cordi...
Number of Images: 2

17. Document, 1785 November 17

Name: Calonne, Charles Alexandre de, 1734-1802 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: 1785 November 17
Summary: To aid commerce between France and the United States, Calonne has proposed to the king that the produce of American fisheries be subject to the same duties as those paid by the inhabitants of the Hansa towns until January 1, 17...
Number of Images: 0

18. [Document, 1785 September 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Barri, M. (Addressee) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: September 16, 1785
Number of Images: 2

19. [Document, 1785 August 13]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: August 13, 1785
Summary: Was delighted to receive her letter of April 15th. His high esteem for her husband, and his entire family. Doesn't think she would find a visit to America very pleasant, for there is but little social life. A deleted portion refers to the distinction ...
Number of Images: 3

20. [Document, 1784 December 09]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: December 09, 1784
Summary: Committee has been appointed to receive Lafayette, and they will probably be prepared to do so on Saturday.
Number of Images: 1

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1. [Document, 1824 September 20]

2. [Document, 1788 April 26]

3. [Document, 1788 September 01]

4. [Document, 1788 September 01]

5. [Document, 1788 April 26]

6. [Document, 1787 February 16]

7. [Document, 1787 February 16]

8. [Document, 1786 June 16]

9. [Document, 1786 June 16]

10. [Document, 1785 September 16]

11. [Document, 1785 January 19]

12. [Document, 1785 September 12]

13. [Document, 1785 July 15]

14. [Document, 1785 September 16]

15. [Document, 1785 October 21]

16. [Document, 1785 July 15]

17. Document, 1785 November 17

18. [Document, 1785 September 16]

19. [Document, 1785 August 13]

20. [Document, 1784 December 09]