The papers of John Jay

121. [Document, 1780 February 10]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 10, 1780
Summary: The cipher Jay sent not difficult enough; encloses one that hopefully will work better. Winter has been very severe, cutting off communications among the states. Henry Clinton sailed with 7000 men from New York; worried since no communication and bad ...
Number of Images: 8

122. [Document, 1779 December 22]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 22, 1779
Summary: News of the war. Col. Lawrence has resigned his secretary ship, and there is to be a new election. Livingston has been nominated against his wishes. Livingston would send Carmichael to France and Morris to Spain.
Number of Images: 6

123. [Document, 1779 September 06]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 06, 1779
Summary: Introduces Mr. Tillotson. Morris has not arrived yet. Duane has changed his mind about the delegation and intends to return to Congress. Probably wants the chair if John Jay quits.
Number of Images: 2

124. [Document, 1779 October 06]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 06, 1779
Summary: Congratulations to John Jay on his appointment, but mourns his leaving.
Number of Images: 3

125. [Document, 1779 February 03]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 03, 1779
Summary: Bewails the petty nature of State politics. He would be willing to go abroad, but would have to be supported, as not to reduce his private fortune. Encloses evidence exonerating him from charges of trading with New York City. Informs John Jay of reele...
Number of Images: 3

126. [Document, 1779 April 21]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 21, 1779
Summary: Spirit of discontent very much alive among us. The people are uneasy and do not know which way to turn. There will be changes in our legislature and thinks Benson will lose his seat. Never was there a greater compound of folly, avarice and impolicy th...
Number of Images: 1

127. [Document, 1779 April 21]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 21, 1779
Summary: Chides Jay for his lack of openness in writing. Many consider Jay's grand secret as a political turn. It is impossible to carry on another campaign without something better than a paper exchequer. The spirit of discontent has never been greater. This ...
Number of Images: 3

128. [Document, 1779 July 25]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 25, 1779
Summary: If this letter should find John Jay anxious and preoccupied by the affairs ofCongress, he should put it in his pocket until he takes his Sunday ride. "And when you have seated yourself on the banks of the Schuykill, with your pipe in your mouth, your ...
Number of Images: 4

129. [Document, 1779 February 02]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 02, 1779
Summary: The New York legislature is now meeting and Livingston plans to attend everyday. Despises any thought of popularity, because although he loves his fellow creatures and he does not esteem them. Not interested in being a party politician. Feels himself ...
Number of Images: 2

130. [Document, 1779 April 20]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 20, 1779
Summary: Pleads much company as an excuse for not writing sooner. Will be delayed incoming to visit Jay at Philadelphia. Jay's merit is not yet known and his position is seen due to politics. Livingston thinks peace very desirable and does not think another ca...
Number of Images: 2

131. [Document, 1779 March 04]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 04, 1779
Summary: Protests that he is as active in political affairs as is possible and does not want political courage. There is a bill for impeachment of member of the Council of Revision. Instructions from Orange and Ulster counties that Jay not communicative enough...
Number of Images: 2

132. [Document, 1779 March 04]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 04, 1779
Summary: Protests that he is as active in political affairs as is possible and does not want political courage. There is a bill for impeachment of member of the Council of Revision. Instructions from Orange and Ulster counties that Jay not communicative enough...
Number of Images: 4

133. [Document, 1779 July 25]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 25, 1779
Summary: If this letter should find John Jay anxious and preoccupied by the affairs ofCongress, he should put it in his pocket until he takes his Sunday ride. "Andwhen you have seated yourself on the banks of the Schuylkill, with your pipe inyour mouth, your E...
Number of Images: 4

134. [Document, 1778 October 08]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 08, 1778
Summary: Is too ill to go to legislative session, will resign if it is in the public good. Sorry Duer is resigning from [Congress?] as men of abilities are sorely needed at these trying times of currency depreciation.
Number of Images: 2

135. [Document, 1778 September 10]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: September 10, 1778
Summary: (In regard to Jay) No coolness between us, although sometimes a little hurt by his argumentative manner and his inability to open himself to others. Livingston feels that his reactions are the result of his own pride and delicacy of feeling. Our frien...
Number of Images: 1

136. [Document, 1777 April 26]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Addressee)
Date: April 26, 1777
Summary: Criticism of Jay's ideas on appointment of clerks and licensing of attorneys, and division of states into districts. They were amazed at reading McKesson's letter "to his fellow secretary" to learn Jay's opinions on power vested in the courts. Jay's o...
Number of Images: 2

137. [Document, 1776 June 04]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 04, 1776
Summary: Working on New York defenses. The attachment of some for Canada has created a lack in New York. 3750 men to be drafted, 3000 of which will serve at New York City. Try to get volunteers from the Green Mountain Boys to serve in Canada. Pay them more tha...
Number of Images: 2

138. [Document, 1776 February 15]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 15, 1776
Summary: Congratulations on birth of Jay's son Peter. Resignation to fact of Montgomery's death. Congratulates Jay on election to Provincial Assembly. Suggests that a committee should be appointed to superintend the Canadian expedition, he will be glad to serv...
Number of Images: 3

139. [Document, 1776 March 28]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 28, 1776
Summary: 26 January, 25 February, 10 March John Jay to Robert R. Livingston received. Expressions of friendship warmly returned. Has had eye inflammation which prevented writing. John is erecting powder works. Illness of Mr. Lynch. Robert R. Livingston sympath...
Number of Images: 2

140. [Document, 1776 July 06]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 06, 1776
Summary: Date established by the postmaster's stamp.
Number of Images: 2

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