The papers of John Jay

1. Document, 1776 December 02

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: 1776 December 02
Summary: ALS. Defends loyalty of James Duane. "I am exceedingly hurt at the wicked attack made on Mr. Duane. Envy Hatred Malice and all Uncharitableness must have conspired in producing it. Whatever Suspicions some Folks might entertain...
Number of Images: 0

2. [Document, 1776 November 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: November 19, 1776
Summary: Wants to know if Morris ever received his letter of 6 November since it was enclosed with letters from Washington which miscarried. Jay has heard of the threatened British attack on Philadelphia.
Number of Images: 1

3. [Document, 1776 October 06]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: October 06, 1776
Summary: Typed transcription of description in Stan. V. Henkels Catalog, 16 January 1917. If John Jay had had absolute power in New York State last spring he would have deserted Long Island, Staten Island, Manhattan Island, and all that part of Westchester bel...
Number of Images: 3

4. [Document, 1776 September 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: September 15, 1776
Summary: Jay has received a letter in invisible ink from Duane in France which also included a letter to Robert Morris. Jay sent this letter on to Morris before he discovered that it was actually a continuation of the intelligence sent by Duane in invisible in...
Number of Images: 1

5. [Document, 1777 August 23]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: August 23, 1777
Summary: Jay endorses Deane's plan for gaining intelligence of the British fleet by sending three frigates loaded with tobacco to Nantz or Bordeaux, "equipped in the best manner and on their arrival hide the chief of their guns and appear as cruizers."
Number of Images: 2

6. [Document, 1777 December 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: December 26, 1777
Summary: Has received three letters from France, all of same import; encloses a copy of one letter. Military matters are managed strangely-Gates is playing with laurels at Albany, Putnam is eating oysters on the Sound. Jay is uneasy about the defense of the Hi...
Number of Images: 1

7. [Document, 1777 December 26]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: December 26, 1777
Summary: Has received three letters from France, all of same import; encloses a copy of one letter. Military matters are managed strangely - Gates is playing with laurels at Albany, Putnam is eating oysters on the Sound. Jay is uneasy about the defense of the ...
Number of Images: 1

8. Document, 1777 March 31

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: 1777 March 31
Summary: Autograph letter signed, folio. Sold by the Anderson Auction Co., Madison Ave and 40th Street, New York on January 16, 1917
Number of Images: 0

9. [Document, 1778 June 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: June 03, 1778
Summary: Has uncovered Captain Stewart's family at New Town on Long Island with a Mr .Vanderbilt.
Number of Images: 1

10. Document, 1778 November 15

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: 1778 November 15
Summary: Expresses sorrow at Morris differences with Silas Deane, who, as John Jay knows, has always thought highly of Morris. Congress is unjust in not granting a speedy trial to General Schuyler and other officers in the northern depa...
Number of Images: 0

11. [Document, 1779 February 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: February 15, 1779
Summary: When men of virtue and talent are exposed to suspicion the interest of the public is aroused. Thus Jay is happy to be able to send him an act of Congress Morris of blame in the matter in question. It expressly approves his patriotism and integrity.
Number of Images: 1

12. [Document, 1779 February 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: February 15, 1779
Summary: Sends a unanimous act of the Congress acquitting Morris of any blame in the transaction under question.
Number of Images: 1

13. [Document, 1779 February 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: February 15, 1779
Summary: When men of virtue and talent are exposed to suspicion the interest of the public is aroused. Thus Jay is happy to be able to send him an act of Congress Morris of blame in the matter in question. It expressly approves his patriotism and integrity.
Number of Images: 1

14. Document, 1779 October 22

Name: Jay, Frederick (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: 1779 October 22
Summary: Covering a letter from John Jay; Fred Jay turns over the handling of business to Morris (land held with John Jay)
Number of Images: 0

15. Document, 1780 December 18

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: 1780 December 18
Summary: John Jay has received no letters from America dated later than July. It is probable that some carried by Mr. Laurens to England were taken with the rest of his papers. Arnold's plot "was as unexpected as its Discovery was fortu...
Number of Images: 0

16. Document, 1780 June 24

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: 1780 June 24
Summary: "Invoice of trunk merchandise for family use shipped by Bondfield, Haywood, and Co. at Bordeaux on board the Peggy Captain Bradford for Philadelphia by order and on the proper account and risk of his excellency John Jay Esq. at...
Number of Images: 0

17. [Document, 1780 May 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: May 28, 1780
Summary: Believes Messrs, Joyce are anti-American in sentiment, and may therefore frustrate the objects mentioned in Morris' letter. Encloses a collection of Spanish dresses, very accurately done, which Mrs. Jay sends to Mrs. Morris (sketches apparently).
Number of Images: 2

18. [Document, 1780 November 19]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: November 19, 1780
Number of Images: 2

19. [Document, 1780 September 16]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: September 16, 1780
Summary: Sorry to hear about Gouverneur Morris' leg. Wishes he had lost something else instead. Philadelphia bank has a favorable effect in Spain.
Number of Images: 2

20. [Document, 1781 August 1]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: August 1, 1781
Summary: Forward the enclosed document (not present) to his father. Don't trouble Sir James with it, as his correspondence with Fishkill does not seem to be very regular.
Number of Images: 1

21. [Document, 1781 July 15]

Name: Rendón, Francisco (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: July 15, 1781
Summary: Copy of document 7666 entirely in code. Rendon asks Morris to have La Luzerne join with him in urging the Governor of Havana to accept the bills. Tells him that Don Diego Josef Navarro has left Havana with the convoy of warships and merchant ships car...
Number of Images: 2

22. [Document, 1781 July 15]

Name: Rendón, Francisco (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: July 15, 1781
Summary: Copy sent in cipher to Jay with Morris's letter of 29 July (document 7009). Rendon asks Morris to have La Luzerne join with him in urging the Governor of Havana to accept the bills. Tells him that Don Diego Josef Navarro has left Havana with the convo...
Number of Images: 2

23. [Document, 1781 May 29]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: May 29, 1781
Summary: Draft. Notifies him of shipment of servants' clothes intended for John Jay's father. Also encloses a little of Don Juan's wine for Morris' pleasure. Hopes both arrive safely.
Number of Images: 1

24. [Document, 1781 October 03]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: October 03, 1781
Summary: Morris' letter of 4 July was translated into French and delivered to the Minister on September 8th-nothing has been promised or refused. Letter to Congress will explain why he had to detain Major Franks. Encloses a bill of expenses submitted by Franks...
Number of Images: 1

25. [Document, 1781 September 1]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: September 1, 1781
Summary: Autograph Draft. He is sending supplies for his family in America and asks Morris to advance some funds for their use.
Number of Images: 1

26. [Document, 1781 September 1]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: September 1, 1781
Summary: Autograph draft. An excessive amount of bills were drawn upon him, and he fears they will have to be protested, for Franklin cannot continue to make up the difference. Spain is in a poor financial state, and he has little hope for a loan or subsidy. T...
Number of Images: 1

27. [Document, 1782 April 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: April 25, 1782
Summary: The Jays are cheerful and happy in Spain but miss their friends and country. They go soon to the beautiful city of Aranjuez but it is not like America. Here there are soldiers everywhere to keep the people in line. Our country happier if less magnific...
Number of Images: 2

28. [Document, 1782 April 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: April 25, 1782
Summary: Fears letters have gone astray, thanks for the picture and the arrival of [Morris'] sons in Europe. Concerned about Caty's health but happy she has the friendship of the Morris family. Mrs. Jay cheerful and nursing. Moving to Aranjuez for several week...
Number of Images: 3

29. [Document, 1782 April 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: April 25, 1782
Summary: The Jays are cheerful and happy in Spain but miss their friends and country. They go soon to the beautiful city of Aranjuez but it is not like America. Here there are soldiers everywhere to keep the people in line. Our country happier if less magnific...
Number of Images: 0

30. [Document, 1782 April 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: April 28, 1782
Summary: A long detailed letter giving Morris Jay's reasons for recalling Major Franks, a courier, from L'Orient to Madrid, giving him dispatches, and then ordering him back to Nantes to seek passage to America with Marquis de Lafayette. The reason for the exp...
Number of Images: 8

31. [Document, 1782 February 05]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: February 05, 1782
Summary: Recommends John Vaughan to Morris's friendly attention. Wants to become a citizen of Pennsylvania and a merchant in Philadelphia. Jay found him intelligent and an agreeable companion.
Number of Images: 1

32. [Document, 1782 October 13]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: October 13, 1782
Summary: Concerns Morris' sons. When the Jays arrived at Paris, Peter Jay Munro and Maria Jay were ill with whooping cough, and they decided not to see Morris' sons until the contagion passed. Jay and Ridley are looking for another school for the boys, as they...
Number of Images: 2

33. [Document, 1783 April 08]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: April 08, 1783
Summary: A letter of commendation for a Mr. Joshua Grigley, who is young, wealthy and patriotic. He will add to America's welfare and respectability.
Number of Images: 1

34. [Document, 1783 April 21]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: April 21, 1783
Summary: If Carmichael has not already made available for inspection the public accounts committed to his charge, press him to do so immediately. Should he submit excuses rather than the accounts, let Jay know immediately. All financial matters at Madrid were ...
Number of Images: 2

35. [Document, 1783 July 20]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: July 20, 1783
Summary: The pain in his chest has passed, and he feels slightly better. A crossed out section of this draft tells Morris that Barclay has called to audit the Spanish mission accounts, but that Carmichael has not as yet forwarded them in accordance with Jay's ...
Number of Images: 3

36. [Document, 1783 June 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: June 10, 1783
Summary: A letter of introduction and commendation for Dr. Edward Bancroft, who is travelling to America. Morris' sons have arrived safely at Geneva, and Ridley is now returning to Paris.
Number of Images: 1

37. [Document, 1783 March 10]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: March 10, 1783
Summary: Letter of introduction of Mr. Richard Penn, whom he hopes Morris will receive graciously and with delicacy. The family does not seem to have offended against the American cause, and while Jay is not a Pennsylvanian, he hopes that Pennsylvania will mak...
Number of Images: 1

38. [Document, 1783 September 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: September 12, 1783
Summary: They daily expect the arrival of a British commission for the negotiation of a commercial treaty. Jay feels that any commercial treaty should be of temporary nature; when America grows stronger she will be able to successfully demand a commercial trea...
Number of Images: 3

39. [Document, 1784 February 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: February 25, 1784
Summary: In accordance with the resolution of Congress of 1 Oct 1783, he has requested Carmichael to come to Paris with the books of account so that this matter will be settled shortly. [A crossed out section of the draft mentions that a portion of Jay's salar...
Number of Images: 2

40. [Document, 1784 February 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: February 25, 1784
Summary: In accordance with the resolution of Congress of 1 Oct 1783, he has requested Carmichael to come to Paris with the books of account so that this matter will be settled shortly. [A crossed out section of the draft mentions that a portion of Jay's salar...
Number of Images: 2

41. [Document, 1785 April 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: April 15, 1785
Summary: Thanks Morris for his aid in the settlement of the Rousille case.
Number of Images: 2

42. [Document, 1785 April 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: April 15, 1785
Summary: Thanks Morris for his aid in the settlement of the Rousille case.
Number of Images: 1

43. [Document, 1785 April 22]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: April 22, 1785
Summary: Sorry Morris had to be drawn into an unpleasant correspondence over the pictures of the King and Queen of France. Satisfied that Morris' conduct was perfectly proper.
Number of Images: 1

44. [Document, 1785 March 30]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: March 30, 1785
Summary: Asks Morris' opinion on the case of P. Rousille as to whether the laws and regulations of the U.S. marine make provision for such a case.
Number of Images: 1

45. [Document, 1785 March 31]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: March 31, 1785
Summary: Congress has directed that the pictures of the King and Queen of France to be removed from Marbois' house to the Office of Foreign Affairs.
Number of Images: 1

46. [Document, 1785 March 31]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: March 31, 1785
Summary: Congress has directed that the pictures of the King and Queen of France to be removed from Marbois' house to the Office of Foreign Affairs.
Number of Images: 2

47. [Document, 1786 May 09]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: May 09, 1786
Summary: Sends papers on the case of Fortin. It is not so favorable as we expected.
Number of Images: 1

48. [Document, 1786 May 17]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: May 17, 1786
Summary: Thanks Morris for his answer on Fortin's case. Glad to have the news about Albert Gallatin. Will send this information to Jefferson to convey to Gallatin's family.
Number of Images: 1

49. [Document, 1786 May 17]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: May 17, 1786
Summary: Thanks Morris for his answer on Fortin's case. Glad to have the news about Albert Gallatin. Will send this information to Jefferson to convey to Gallatin's family.
Number of Images: 1

50. [Document, 1790 August 15]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: August 15, 1790
Summary: Receipt for 28 pounds New York currency paid to Jay by Robert Morris for John Jay's part in dividends made this day on the sales of land in the "New Patents" belonging to James M. Prevost and others.
Number of Images: 1

51. [Document, 1794 April 24]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: April 24, 1794
Summary: Autograph letter signed. Sold by Parke Bernet Galleries, Inc., 980 Madison Ave., New York 21, New York on Oct. 22-23, 1957.
Number of Images: 1

52. [Document, 1800 October 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Holly, Jesse (Addressee) Hunter, Elijah (Addressee) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: October 28, 1800
Summary: If the Supervisors of Westchester County have refused to comply with their requisition for funds, they should bring this matter to Jay's attention.
Number of Images: 1

53. [Document, 1801 December 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: December 28, 1801
Summary: Has received Morris's letter of 12 November with check enclosed. Thanks him for his attention to the matter.
Number of Images: 0

54. [Document, 1809 February 08]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: February 08, 1809
Summary: Acknowledges receipt of 30 January. PJ is sorry to hear of Morris's indisposition. He prescribes a visit to Bedford in the spring for a change of air and leisure. Morris's allowance of interest on John Jay's money shows a "Delicacy of Sentiment which ...
Number of Images: 0

55. Document, 1809 February 08

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 (Addressee)
Date: 1809 February 08
Summary: Sold by Parke Bernet Galleries, Inc., 980 Madison Avenue, New York, 21, New York on October 22-23, 1957.
Number of Images: 0

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