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[Document, 1774 May 06]

1. [Document, 1774 May 06]

  • Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Livingston, Susannah French, 1723-1789 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 06, 1774
  • Summary: Gives account of her journey so far. First, traveled to Rye and saw the blind children, Peter and Ann Jay. Feared her own reaction but calmed by their cheerfulness. Was more upset seeing their mother, who was very ill but much moved at seeing Sarah Li...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1779 December 12]

2. [Document, 1779 December 12]

  • Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Livingston, Susannah French, 1723-1789 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 12, 1779
  • Summary: Describes the damage to the ship on the 7th and 8th of November, praises her husband, and tells of the decision to land at Martinique. Describes the birthday celebration on board ship for M. Gerard and Peter [Munro]'s ducking when the ship crossed the...
  • Number of Images: 14
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[Document, 1780 August 28]

4. [Document, 1780 August 28]

  • Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Livingston, Susannah French, 1723-1789 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 28, 1780
  • Summary: A touching letter informing her mother of the conditions surrounding the death of her new born baby girl. John Jay is absent at the Court, and she is quite lonely. He has been a source of strength during their adversity. A messenger has arrived from J...
  • Number of Images: 6
[Document, 1782 April 29]

5. [Document, 1782 April 29]

[Document, 1782 August 28]

6. [Document, 1782 August 28]

  • Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Livingston, Susannah French, 1723-1789 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 28, 1782
  • Summary: The illness of the family prevented Sarah from writing. Is very pleased with France, particularly the "gaiety and industry of the inhabitants." Regrets that certain parcels for the family have not arrived.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1783 April 15]

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[Document, 1783 April 15]

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[Document, 1783 November 22]

9. [Document, 1783 November 22]

[Document, 1783 September 12]

10. [Document, 1783 September 12]

  • Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Livingston, Susannah French, 1723-1789 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 12, 1783
  • Summary: Baby Anne affected with a severe cough and fever [whooping cough?] Difference in care of new mothers (from that in America), prolongs their recovery. Her suffering with a severe toothache, and a clumsy extraction.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1784 April 07]

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[Document, 1788 April 17]

12. [Document, 1788 April 17]

  • Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Livingston, Susannah French, 1723-1789 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 17, 1788
  • Summary: On Monday, General Clarkson asked if he could borrow a sword, as the rioters were on their way to jail to free the prisoners and to tear in pieces the doctors confined there. Mr. Jay went as well, and someone threw a stone and hit him in the forehead,...
  • Number of Images: 4
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