The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1781 July 18]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee) Livingston, Susan (Author)
Date: July 18, 1781
Summary: Text of letter written out for Peter by his aunt, Susan Livingston, but with a neatly printed signature which is presumably Peter's. Is learning his lessons well from his Aunt Susan. Aunt Catharine sends him books from Philadelphia. He has finished th...
Number of Images: 4

2. [Document, 1783 December 16]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Livingston, William, 1723-1790 (Addressee)
Date: December 16, 1783
Summary: He would write more often to his dear grandfather but he cannot write a small hand, and hopes his grandfather will permit him this excuse. An inserted passage is in the hand of another person.
Number of Images: 2

3. [Document, 1787 August 08]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author)
Date: August 08, 1787
Number of Images: 3

4. [Document, 1788 March 10]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Livingston, William, 1723-1790 (Addressee)
Date: March 10, 1788
Number of Images: 4

5. Document, 1790 May 28

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Livingston, William, 1723-1790 (Addressee)
Date: 1790 May 28
Summary: Hopes that William Livingston will be able to visit New York when the N.J. legislature adjourns. Congress has voted to move to Philadelphia. Essex Ridley is invited to visit New York for the summer.
Number of Images: 0

6. [Document, 1791 n.d.]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author)
Date: 1791 n.d.
Summary: "On Agriculture"
Number of Images: 3

7. [Document, 1791 November 23]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 23, 1791
Summary: Has visited Uncle Frederick. Although he has read Life of Cicero attentively, cannot point out acts of indiscretion; but his misfortunes were due to his vanity and irresolution. Same as NNC: 8359, Jay (M) - f.35, of which this appears to be a retained...
Number of Images: 2

8. [Document, 1791 November 23]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 23, 1791
Summary: Received letter of 12th, and has read the life of Cicero. Although he cannot point out particular acts of indiscretion to which Cicero's downfall may be attributed, he thinks the reasons for his downfall were vanity and irresolution.
Number of Images: 3

9. [Document, 1792 April 29]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 29, 1792
Summary: Election just ended in New York a few days ago; hopes to be able to congratulate his father on his success in it soon. Surprised to hear from Peter Munro how much opposition there was in Rye. Cattle from Marlborough arrived from Providence and seem we...
Number of Images: 2

10. [Document, 1793 February 16]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author)
Date: February 16, 1793
Summary: Translation of Quintilian on eloquence.
Number of Images: 10

11. [Document, 1793 November 16]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author)
Date: November 16, 1793
Summary: Translation of Quintilian on Justice.
Number of Images: 2

12. [Document, 1793 November 23]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author)
Date: November 23, 1793
Summary: Translation of Quintilian on Justice.
Number of Images: 4

13. [Document, 1794 April 22]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 22, 1794
Number of Images: 4

14. [Document, 1794 January 10]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author)
Date: January 10, 1794
Summary: Desultory thoughts on war.
Number of Images: 8

15. [Document, 1794 June 20]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: June 20, 1794
Summary: Arrival in London. Presentation to Grenville. Court in mourning for Duke of Mecklenburg, Queen's brother. Americans in London. Trip from Falmouth-visits to tin mines. England's cold, rainy weather.
Number of Images: 3

16. [Document, 1794 June 22]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Munro, Peter Jay, 1767-1833 (Addressee)
Date: June 22, 1794
Summary: Arrival in Britain. Trip through country to London. Impressions of England. Battles of French and British fleets discussed. "It is surprising what great sans culottes the young Americans here have become, most of them have been at Paris and describe h...
Number of Images: 2

17. [Document, 1794 June 22]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, Peter (Addressee)
Date: June 22, 1794
Number of Images: 3

18. [Document, 1794 June 29]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: June 29, 1794
Summary: Hospitality shown them in London. Messages from Mrs. Low. The poor circumstances of the family of the Count de Moustier. John Jay has not forgot picture for William. Maria and Nancy would not care for London. Most of "the genteel people" now in the co...
Number of Images: 3

19. [Document, 1794 May 13]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: May 13, 1794
Summary: Ship still lies where Munro left them previous evening. Letter will be sent by boat which delivered letters for Scattergood. Peter sick for an hour or two yesterday; all feeling well today. Ducks laying. Goat giving milk. All well, "thought our look i...
Number of Images: 2

20. [Document, 1794 May 13]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: May 13, 1794
Summary: A good wind has come up and they are under way in order to get to sea. Will dispatch letter with pilot. Went ashore in afternoon and bought two additional sheep and fresh fish.
Number of Images: 1

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