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[Document, 1794 May 06]

21. [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, 1793 November 29]

22. [Document, 1793 November 29]

[Document, 1793 April 09]

23. [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]

24. [Document, 1793 April 09]

[Document, 1793 November 27]

25. [Document, 1793 November 27]

[Document, 1792 December 18]

26. [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]

27. [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, 1791 December 05]

28. [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, 1790 July 09]

29. [Document, 1790 July 09]

[Document, 1790 November 13]

30. [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, 1789 November 02]

31. [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, 1787 March 15]

32. [Document, 1787 March 15]

[Document, 1787 May 03]

33. [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...
  • Number of Images: 3
[Document, 1784 December 07]

34. [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, 1783 July 25]

35. [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: 0
[Document, 1779 March 14]

36. [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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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...
  • Number of Images: 0
[Document, 1779 July 25]

40. [Document, 1779 July 25]