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[Document, 1776 October 06]

1. [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
[Document, 1776 November 19]

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
Document, 1776 December 02

3. 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...
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[Document, 1776 September 15]

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
[Document, 1777 August 23]

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
[Document, 1777 December 26]

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
[Document, 1777 December 26]

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
Document, 1777 March 31

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
[Document, 1778 June 03]

9. [Document, 1778 June 03]

Document, 1778 November 15

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...
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[Document, 1779 February 15]

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
[Document, 1779 February 15]

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
[Document, 1779 February 15]

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
Document, 1779 October 22

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
[Document, 1780 May 28]

15. [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
[Document, 1780 November 19]

16. [Document, 1780 November 19]

[Document, 1780 September 16]

17. [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
Document, 1780 December 18

18. 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...
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Document, 1780 June 24

19. 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...
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[Document, 1781 July 15]

20. [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...
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