The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1779 September 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: September 25, 1779
Summary: Congress was pleased by Lafayette's letter to them and is pleased by his zealous attachment to the United States.
Number of Images: 2

2. [Document, 1779 January 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: January 03, 1779
Summary: The emancipation was originally considered by Congress at a time when the movements of the enemy indicated a speedy removal from all the posts they held in that area from which troops would come for the project. This has proved to be fallacious. Thus ...
Number of Images: 2

3. [Document, 1779 January 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: January 03, 1779
Summary: The plan for emancipating Canada has proved to be impractical. American arms must be used to expel the enemy from her own territory first. It may be impossible for the US to furnish her quota of troops for the emancipation of Canada.
Number of Images: 2

4. [Document, 1782 June 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: June 25, 1782
Summary: Is pleased that he will see Lafayette before his departure. "I have had some conversation with Dr. Franklin on the subjects to which I believe you allude and shall take the first opportunity of conversing further with him about it to enable myself to ...
Number of Images: 2

5. [Document, 1782 n.d.]

Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: 1782 n.d.
Summary: Will attend Madame Lafayette's party if Mr. Jay returns in time from Paris with the coach.
Number of Images: 2

6. [Document, 1782 October 31]

Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: October 31, 1782
Summary: Accepts dinner invitation.
Number of Images: 2

7. [Document, 1782 November 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: November 28, 1782
Summary: Apologizes for not having been able to visit yesterday as he was involved in public business. The letter that Lafayette requested from the American commissioners was sent.
Number of Images: 2

8. Document, 1782 November 27

Name: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: 1782 November 27
Summary: Lafayette would be more useful here than in America. His knowledge and attachment to America would be beneficial if negotiation for peace between France and England should be committed to his management. However, approval given...
Number of Images: 0

9. [Document, 1783 March n.d.]

Name: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: 1783 March n.d.
Number of Images: 2

10. [Document, 1783 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, 1783
Summary: Third person letter inviting him to breakfast on 17 June. They understand Congress has published the preliminary treaty and released the prisoners.
Number of Images: 4

11. [Document, 1783 March 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: March 05, 1783
Summary: Letter in the third person welcoming him back to Paris and arranging for an interview the following evening.
Number of Images: 2

12. [Document, 1783 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, 1783
Summary: Has been away for ten days on an excursion into Normandy for his health. American good faith has remained inviolate and is consistent with our engagements to our allies. Thanks Lafayette for his zeal in the American cause but does not think a loan fro...
Number of Images: 0

13. [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

14. [Document, 1784 May 08]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: May 08, 1784
Summary: He saw him pass by in a carriage, but thought he had gone to country. When may he call to speak with him? Thanks Lafayette for his offer to take the Jay family with him; shall always remember the kindness of Lafayette.
Number of Images: 1

15. [Document, 1784 February 23]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: February 23, 1784
Summary: Encloses particulars on case he mentioned yesterday.
Number of Images: 2

16. [Document, 1784 December 13]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: December 13, 1784
Number of Images: 2

17. [Document, 1784 April 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: April 05, 1784
Summary: Regrets he will be unable to dine with Marquis today.
Number of Images: 2

18. [Document, 1784 April 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Date: April 16, 1784
Summary: He and Mrs. Jay sorry they cannot accept dinner invitation for Monday next.
Number of Images: 2

19. [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

20. [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

21. [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

22. [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

23. [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

24. [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

25. [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

26. 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

27. [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

28. [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

29. [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

30. [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

31. [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

32. [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

33. [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

34. [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

35. [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

36. [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

37. [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

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1. [Document, 1779 September 25]

2. [Document, 1779 January 03]

3. [Document, 1779 January 03]

4. [Document, 1782 June 25]

5. [Document, 1782 n.d.]

6. [Document, 1782 October 31]

7. [Document, 1782 November 28]

8. Document, 1782 November 27

9. [Document, 1783 March n.d.]

10. [Document, 1783 June 16]

11. [Document, 1783 March 05]

12. [Document, 1783 January 19]

13. [Document, 1784 December 09]

14. [Document, 1784 May 08]

15. [Document, 1784 February 23]

16. [Document, 1784 December 13]

17. [Document, 1784 April 05]

18. [Document, 1784 April 16]

19. [Document, 1785 September 16]

20. [Document, 1785 January 19]

21. [Document, 1785 September 12]

22. [Document, 1785 July 15]

23. [Document, 1785 September 16]

24. [Document, 1785 October 21]

25. [Document, 1785 July 15]

26. Document, 1785 November 17

27. [Document, 1785 September 16]

28. [Document, 1785 August 13]

29. [Document, 1786 June 16]

30. [Document, 1786 June 16]

31. [Document, 1787 February 16]

32. [Document, 1787 February 16]

33. [Document, 1788 April 26]

34. [Document, 1788 September 01]

35. [Document, 1788 September 01]

36. [Document, 1788 April 26]

37. [Document, 1824 September 20]