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[Document, 1775 December 31]

1. [Document, 1775 December 31]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 31, 1775
  • Summary: Suspects the Governor will issue writs of election for a new assembly. He feels the Tories may be elected because the attention of the people is diverted to the Provincial and Continental Congresses. Suggests that the four delegates to the Continental...
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[Document, 1775 November 26]

2. [Document, 1775 November 26]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 26, 1775
  • Summary: Extract of letter. Against the mobs' attack on (James) Rivington. Leads to contempt for all authority, especially in the ''unthinking populace'. Must be a serious concern to those 'who have the direction in public affairs'.
  • Number of Images: 1
Document, 1776 January 04

3. Document, 1776 January 04

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1776 January 04
  • Summary: ALS. Writes that he meant to send this letter by the last post but missed it. Informs that a proclamation has been issued to dissolve the old assembly to elect a new one. Reports that the Tories are saying they will dominate th...
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[Document, 1777 July 13]

4. [Document, 1777 July 13]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 13, 1777
  • Summary: Received letter from Jay and one from Morris. Cannot comprehend the evacuation of Ticonderoga. Hopes Burgoyne's success will precipitate him into measures which will prove his ruin. The continental army is moving toward Peekskill. Hopes the people wil...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1777 June 02]

5. [Document, 1777 June 02]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 02, 1777
  • Summary: Received letter of [Jay?]. The American army now collected at Middle Brook Camp and at Princeton. This exposes the country more to the ravages of the enemy but the winter weather has been an aid to us. Now, however, it is necessary for us to unite our...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1779 July 25]

6. [Document, 1779 July 25]

[Document, 1779 March 14]

7. [Document, 1779 March 14]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 14, 1779
  • Summary: Colonel Laurens is going to South Carolina in an effort to raise two to four battalions of Negroes for the Continental Army. The operations of the enemy are increasing in the South and the use of Negro troops may be the only solution. Thinks Negroes w...
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Document, 1779 September 29

8. Document, 1779 September 29

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1779 September 29
  • Summary: Hamilton accepts Jay's doubts about the availability of appointing a certain man to an undesignated position. Hamilton had thought of him as vain and of defective character but faithful and of common sense. He is overbearing of...
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Document, 1779 September 29

9. Document, 1779 September 29

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1779 September 29
  • Summary: Kenneth Rendell Catalog # 45 (1970), item 156. Autograph Letter signed, 5 1/2 p. Docketed by Jay. Printed in full (based on this manuscript version in Syrett, ed., Hamilton, vol. 2:189-192. Reply to Jay's letter of 18 September...
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Document, 1779 September 29

10. Document, 1779 September 29

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1779 September 29
  • Summary: Hamilton accepts Jay's doubts about the advisability of appointing a certain man to an undesignated position. Hamilton had thought of him as vain and of defective character but faithful and of common sense. He is overbearing of...
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[Document, 1783 July 25]

11. [Document, 1783 July 25]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 25, 1783
  • Summary: The country is universally approving of Jay's conduct. Especially happy over the fisheries. There is little union and credit in America. Plans to return to private life. Now in Congress.
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1784 December 07]

12. [Document, 1784 December 07]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 07, 1784
  • Summary: Letter recommending Jay's support to Baron von Steuben's petition to Congress. Recounts Steuben's services, which in justice entitle him to compensation. If Steuben stays in America, he will reside in New York, and his services in the establishment of...
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1787 March 15]

13. [Document, 1787 March 15]

[Document, 1787 May 03]

14. [Document, 1787 May 03]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 03, 1787
  • Summary: Letter advises Jay of the conversation which took place between Hamilton and Brockholst Livingston concerning Jay's outstanding judgment against Livingston. Judgment based upon a bond which Livingston posted on behalf of Lewis Littlepage. When Livings...
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[Document, 1789 November 02]

15. [Document, 1789 November 02]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 02, 1789
  • Summary: Transmits request of Oliver Wolcott, Auditor of the Treasury, concerning the powers granted to the agents of U.S. at Paris to borrow on the credit of the U.S. If Office of Foreign Affairs has any details in addition to those in Journals of Congress, p...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1790 July 09]

16. [Document, 1790 July 09]

[Document, 1790 November 13]

17. [Document, 1790 November 13]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 13, 1790
  • Summary: Autograph letter signed. Transmits copies of resolutions passed by the house of representatives of Virginia (Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions; not present), which if persevered in will mean the end of the Constitution. Should not the separate branche...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1791 December 05]

18. [Document, 1791 December 05]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 05, 1791
  • Summary: Has increased the estimate of expenses for operation of the courts, which will be submitted to Congress. Accounts from all quarters agree with the situation Jay has observed; hopes passions will not lead people to the error Jay mentions.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1792 December 18]

19. [Document, 1792 December 18]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: December 18, 1792
  • Summary: He is busy with affairs of government, and his situation is made more difficult by attempts to stab him in the back. Would gladly relinquish his post to the Antifederalists, but he has every reason to believe they cannot be trusted.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1792 September 03]

20. [Document, 1792 September 03]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 03, 1792
  • Summary: The activities at Pittsburgh and elsewhere in western Pennsylvania, have created a crisis in the affairs of the nation that call for vigorous exertions by the national government. Asks for Jay's thoughts.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1793 April 09]

21. [Document, 1793 April 09]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 09, 1793
  • Summary: Although they previously were of the opinion that the minister from France should be received, is it not wise to reconsider whether the reception should not be with qualifications? Death of French King will give rise to a regency, which may send a min...
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1793 April 09]

22. [Document, 1793 April 09]

[Document, 1793 November 27]

23. [Document, 1793 November 27]

[Document, 1793 November 29]

24. [Document, 1793 November 29]

[Document, 1794 April 28]

25. [Document, 1794 April 28]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 28, 1794
  • Summary: On engaging a ship to take him to London. Should decide soon as it will difficult to procure suitable ship if embargo is lifted. Wonders if passport from French Minister would protect an enemy ship from seizure. Also, foresees difficulties if John Jay...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1794 June 04]

26. [Document, 1794 June 04]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: June 04, 1794
  • Summary: Congressional session has proven more profitable than he expected. Thinks passion of additional revenue acts particularly important. Of interest to John Jay, the passage of laws for punishment of violations of neutrality acts. Executive and Judiciary ...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1794 May 06]

27. [Document, 1794 May 06]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 06, 1794
  • Summary: Because of lack of leisure to confer with Jay concerning Britain, he takes opportunity to reduce his thoughts to writing. First, it is necessary that any indemnification for British maritime depredations be substantial, and not merely nominal. If soli...
  • Number of Images: 7
[Document, 1794 September 17]

28. [Document, 1794 September 17]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 17, 1794
  • Summary: He is happy that the discord and oppression in Europe does not extend to America, and that he has the pleasure of introducing a victim of this oppression, Monsieur de Rochefoucauld Liancourt, former President of the French National Assembly.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1798 April 24]

29. [Document, 1798 April 24]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 24, 1798
  • Summary: His personal situation makes it impossible for him to accept a public post, although he is impressed by the confidence Jay has shown in him. Will consider and make inquiries concerning a possible appointee to the vacant Senate seat.
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[Document, 1798 August 27]

30. [Document, 1798 August 27]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 27, 1798
  • Summary: There are apprehensions that because of the petitions of militia officers, the persons named to the new companies will not be appointed. Hopes this is groundless as far as John Jay is concerned, since the ordinary militia officers cannot on military p...
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Document, 1798 November 19

31. Document, 1798 November 19

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1798 November 19
  • Summary: ALS. Inspector General Alexander Hamilton writes to Governor of New York John Jay about the importance of engineers in planning the defense of New York against possible attack duing the threat of war between the United States a...
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[Document, 1798 November 19]

32. [Document, 1798 November 19]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 19, 1798
  • Summary: He understands that a survey of the harbor fortifications has been completed. However he does not seem to have received any word concerning consultations had with professional engineers. He does not feel himself qualified to pass judgment unless such ...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1798 November 8]

33. [Document, 1798 November 8]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: November 8, 1798
  • Summary: Believes that there has been misrepresentation to Jay in case of the Attorney General: "[E]very construction should in such a case be admitted against an unfavorable conclusion, else every man must expect contamination from the very touch of public mo...
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[Document, 1798 October 29]

34. [Document, 1798 October 29]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 29, 1798
  • Summary: In accordance with a letter he received from President Adams, he is ready to concert with John Jay in regard to the harbor fortifications.
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1798 October 29]

35. [Document, 1798 October 29]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: October 29, 1798
  • Summary: In accordance with a letter he received from President Adams, he is ready to concert with John Jay in regard to the harbor fortifications.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1798 September 08]

36. [Document, 1798 September 08]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 08, 1798
  • Summary: Refers to John Jay's letter of 30 August respecting the defense of the ports. A charge "of this kind would ... be unpleasant" as likely to involve ill-natured and foolish criticism. However, he will not decline the trust if the Governor thinks proper ...
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[Document, 1798 September 17]

37. [Document, 1798 September 17]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 17, 1798
  • Summary: Applications for the vacant position of Notary have been made by James Ingles, Jr., and William Coleman. Ingles' "worth and situation both conspire to recommend him strongly." Coleman is a man of "conspicuous talents" and is "well worth cultivating."
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1799 February 12]

38. [Document, 1799 February 12]

[Document, 1799 July 29]

39. [Document, 1799 July 29]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 29, 1799
  • Summary: May New York state funds be used for fortifications of New York harbor contemplated by the War Department. Details as to locations of forts.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1799 July 29]

40. [Document, 1799 July 29]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: July 29, 1799
  • Summary: Progress on fortifications is slow; the limited sums available make fortification of the channel between Governor's and Long Island the only useful activity to date.
  • Number of Images: 4
[Document, 1800 August 19]

41. [Document, 1800 August 19]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 19, 1800
  • Summary: He asks for a copy of the instructions given to the Peace Commissioners in 1782, requiring them to act under directions from France. Also needs a copy of his own letter to Jay, which Jay showed to Grenville, which stated that if a solid agreement coul...
  • Number of Images: 2
[Document, 1800 March 04]

42. [Document, 1800 March 04]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: March 04, 1800
  • Summary: They strongly recommend Mr. Coleman to Jay's consideration. Even though the man is not in the best financial condition the office is not one to make this a disqualification, and Hamilton believes there is no reason to distrust the man.
  • Number of Images: 1
[Document, 1800 May 07]

43. [Document, 1800 May 07]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: May 07, 1800
  • Summary: The welfare of the nation, and the happiness of its people depend upon the most extreme steps to prevent the Antifederal party from taking over the reins of the government they intend to destroy. He urges that Jay call the legislature and have it pass...
  • Number of Images: 3
Document, 1800 October 31

44. Document, 1800 October 31

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1800 October 31
  • Summary: Apologizes for not having sent a copy of his pamphlet on John Adams to John Jay sooner. Endorsed by John Jay: ."..rec'd 31 Oct'r 1800 with pamphlet." Typescript from photostat of autograph letter signed; typescript provided by ...
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[Document, 1800 September 03]

45. [Document, 1800 September 03]

  • Name: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: September 03, 1800
  • Summary: Asks Jay give him a certificate concerning the letter which was shown to Grenville; he cannot use the letter since it contains confidential information. A French family, the Duponts, desire to obtain a pardon for the person named in the enclosed paper...
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