The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1768 September n.d. - 1791 October 31]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Low, Abraham (Addressee) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Tappen, Christopher, 1742-1826 (Addressee)
Date: September, 1768 - October 31, 1791
Summary: An account with Christopher Tappen, concerning various court costs incurred by the partnership of Jay & Livingston, 1768-1772. Settled by Jay and Livingston on 7 December, 1790 and 31 March, 1791, each paying one half of the outstanding costs. Receipt...
Number of Images: 2

2. [Document, 1769 September 1]

Name: Budd, Richard (Author) Kempe, John Tabor (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Tomkins, Joseph (Addressee) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author)
Date: September 1, 1769
Summary: File Papers for the case of Richard Budd v. Joseph Tompkins. On September 1, 1769, Tomkins, Joshua Barns, Abraham Gedney, James McChain, and John Bates made an agreement with Budd. An action of trespass in which Jay and Livingston represented Budd, an...
Number of Images: 43

3. [Document, 1771 May n.d. - 1787 December 12]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author)
Date: May, 1771 - December 12, 1787
Summary: List of causes and fees due to Clerk of Dutchess County, May 1771. With notation by Robert H. Livingston recording a partial payment of 10 pounds made by Jay on December 12, 1787.
Number of Images: 2

4. [Document, 1775 December 06]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 06, 1775
Summary: Canadian support, so essential to the success of the American expedition, will collapse at the first set back to the American cause. New England troops are poorly disciplined, their officers are incompetent, and the men drift off after receiving their...
Number of Images: 2

5. [Document, 1775 December 29]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 29, 1775
Summary: Personal letter telling of the death of his father, Robert Livingston.
Number of Images: 2

6. [Document, 1775 July 17]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 17, 1775
Summary: Divisions begin to appear in New York, and many in Dutchess county are loyal to the King. Tenants on the Livingston lands are restless, some have joined the Tory counter-Association, and his father is attempting to quiet them by peaceful means. Urges ...
Number of Images: 2

7. [Document, 1775 July n.d.]

Name: Alsop, John, 1724-1794 (Author) New York (Colony). Provincial Congress (Addressee) Floyd, William, 1734-1821 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Lewis, Francis, 1713-1803 (Author) Livingston, Philip (Author) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author)
Date: 1775 July n.d.
Summary: It could prove disastrous if any kind of division should occur among the colonies at this time. Differences will always exist but in times like these they should be subordinated to the overall good. We should bury all ecclesiastical disputes which thr...
Number of Images: 2

8. [Document, 1775 July n.d.]

Name: Floyd, William, 1734-1821 (Author) New York (State). Committee of Safety (Addressee) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Livingston, Philip, 1716-1778 (Author) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author)
Date: 1775 July n.d.
Summary: Urges New York to make greater efforts to raise troops. A continental currency being formed and New York will be supplied with a sum adequate to its expenses. If necessary, give bounties at the expense of the province or by advancing it on the credit ...
Number of Images: 2

9. [Document, 1775 November 27]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 27, 1775
Summary: Sentiments while viewing the ruins of Fort George and site of Fort William Henry. Transmits news of successes in Canada. Carleton reported to have gone to Quebec, where the Royal Emigrants are engaged in destroying the inhabitants who are favorable to...
Number of Images: 2

10. [Document, 1776 August 12]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 12, 1776
Summary: Does not have enough men with experience to cast shot and thus does not think he will be able to supply the necessary supply. Asked Colonel Porter of Salisbury for some aid but he said he did not adequate help for his own projects.
Number of Images: 0

11. [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

12. [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

13. [Document, 1776 July 22]

Name: Livingston, Gilbert (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) New York Convention Secret Committee (Author) Tappen, Christopher, 1742-1826 (Author) Yates, Robert, 1738-1801 (Author)
Date: July 22, 1776
Summary: Jay sent to iron works at Salisbury to procure 20 cannon: 8 six pounders and 8 four pounders. Also shot and trucks for the cannon. All to be sent to Colonel Hoffman's landing. To take a carpenter to make carriages for the cannon. Jay also given power ...
Number of Images: 3

14. [Document, 1776 July n.d.]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author)
Date: 1776 July n.d.
Summary: Register of cases and costs in courts of the Province of New York, maintained by Jay and Livingston during their partnership and then, individually, by Livingston. Most of the entries date from June 1770 to December 1774. The entries are preceded by a...
Number of Images: 80

15. [Document, 1776 June 03]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 03, 1776
Summary: Requests Jay never to believe a certain volatile politician. Livingston has secured the calling out of the state militia in a few days. Hopes Mifflin will be in command.
Number of Images: 1

16. [Document, 1776 June 04]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 04, 1776
Summary: Concerning the defenses of New York, the attachment to Canada has left us almost defenseless. After much altercation, Livingston has contrived to lessen their quota.
Number of Images: 2

17. [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: 0

18. [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

19. [Document, 1776 May 17]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 17, 1776
Summary: The resolutions of the 15th occasion much alarm. Cautious folks are fearful of its bringing ill consequences. Wants Jay to return to Congress. Encourage the other delegates of New York to be present as we do not want to be unrepresented. Let me known ...
Number of Images: 2

20. [Document, 1776 May 17]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 17, 1776
Summary: The resolutions of the 15th occasion much alarm. Cautious folks are fearful of its bringing ill consequences. Wants Jay to return to Congress. Encourage the other delegates of New York to be present as we do not want to be unrepresented. Let me known ...
Number of Images: 2

21. [Document, 1776 May 21]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 21, 1776
Summary: Has not heard from Jay. Setting out for Bristol to meet Mrs. Livingston. Hopes Jay will send some of the other delegates back to Congress, because Livingston's health will not permit him to stay longer. Hopes New York will build 14 or 15 light boats.
Number of Images: 1

22. [Document, 1776 May 21]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 21, 1776
Summary: Has not heard from Jay. Setting out for Bristol to meet Mrs. Livingston. Hopes Jay will send some of the other delegates back to Congress, because Livingston's health will not permit him to stay longer. Hopes New York will build 14 or 15 light boats.
Number of Images: 2

23. [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

24. [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

25. [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

26. [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

27. [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

28. [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

29. [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

30. [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

31. [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

32. [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

33. [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

34. [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

35. [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

36. [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

37. [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

38. [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

39. [Document, 1781 December 13]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 13, 1781
Summary: Duplicate of third copy. Apologizes for last letter sent by the Marquis de Lafayette; mistake with the cipher now rectified. The British have since retreated from the fort at Wilmington, North Carolina, leaving their partisans as unprotected as York's...
Number of Images: 8

40. [Document, 1781 December 13]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 13, 1781
Summary: Coded letter. Also lists the four copies, and names of ships on which sent. Apologizes for last letter sent by the Marquis de Lafayette; mistake with the cipher now rectified. The British have since retreated from the fort at Wilmington, North Carolin...
Number of Images: 5

41. [Document, 1781 December 13]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 13, 1781
Summary: Coded letter. Apologizes for last letter sent by the Marquis de Lafayette; mistake with the cipher now rectified. The British have since retreated from the fort at Wilmington, North Carolina, leaving their partisans as unprotected as York's defeat lef...
Number of Images: 4

42. [Document, 1781 December 13]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 13, 1781
Summary: Livingston's coded letter copied and deciphered by Jay. Apologizes for last letter sent by the Marquis de Lafayette; mistake with the cipher now rectified. The British have since retreated from the fort at Wilmington, North Carolina, leaving their par...
Number of Images: 9

43. [Document, 1781 December 13]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 13, 1781
Summary: Draft; coded by Livingston. Apologizes for last letter sent by the Marquis de Lafayette; mistake with the cipher now rectified. The British have since retreated from the fort at Wilmington, North Carolina, leaving their partisans as unprotected as Yor...
Number of Images: 5

44. [Document, 1781 December 13]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 13, 1781
Summary: Letter signed version of document 7926. Ciphered passages not decoded. Endorsed by Jay: " Recd 5 Feb 1781 from Mr Del Campo." This copy of the letter includes this postscript, not present in document 7926: "Be pleased in future to number all your offi...
Number of Images: 11

45. [Document, 1781 December 20]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Harrison, Richard, 1750-1841 (Addressee)
Date: December 20, 1781
Summary: Sends packets for Jay, Adams and Carmichael. Thinks the British will leave North Carolina.
Number of Images: 2

46. [Document, 1781 July 11]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 11, 1781
Summary: A detailed account of campaign in the South from the defeat of Gates until Cornwallis' march to Williamsburg. Observes that the people remained loyal to the Continental standard despite the lack of any established government in North Carolina and Virg...
Number of Images: 27

47. [Document, 1781 July 11 and 1782 July 6]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824 (Author)
Date: July 11, 1781 and July 6, 1782
Summary: Key to the letter/syllable substitution cipher sent to Jay by Thomson on 11 July 1781 and modified by Robert R. Livingston on 6 July 1782.
Number of Images: 2

48. [Document, 1781 July 22]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 22, 1781
Summary: Autograph Draft. Letters between them must have miscarried. Thanks Jay for the melon seeds. His father resigned but full of vivacity. Sir James Jay makes enemies by fighting with Duane and Morris. Livingston is not in Congress right now. Robert Morris...
Number of Images: 2

49. [Document, 1781 November 01]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 01, 1781
Summary: Draft of material in YESCA cipher from NHi: 812, concerning instructions regarding loans and treaties, discussions with Spain, and possible negotiations for peace."
Number of Images: 5

50. [Document, 1781 November 01]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 01, 1781
Summary: Secretary for Foreign Affairs Livingston discusses American debt and American resources, economic motives for France and Spain helping the Americans, and an account of victories in Virginia and South Carolina. Livingston warns Jay that Deane's letters...
Number of Images: 16

51. [Document, 1781 November 01]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 01, 1781
Summary: Letterbook copy of NHi: 596. Includes material in YESCA cipher.
Number of Images: 8

52. [Document, 1781 November 01]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 01, 1781
Number of Images: 7

53. [Document, 1781 November 01]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 01, 1781
Summary: Signed draft of NHi: 596. Includes material in YESCA cipher.
Number of Images: 5

54. [Document, 1781 November 01]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 01, 1781
Summary: Signed letter. Triplicate of 596. Includes material in YESCA cipher. Notations on this document in Jay's Account Book of Letters Received, indicating that it was received on 8 Feb 1782, with two letters dated 28 Nov. 1781 and 20 Oct 1781. These were s...
Number of Images: 10

55. [Document, 1781 November 28]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 28, 1781
Summary: Partially printed in Johnston II 453, Wharton V 153, except cipher portion. Cipher is that sent to John Jay by Charles Thomson. Cipher portion--Congress' pride is hurt at the attitude of the Spanish court which treats them as suppliants rather than as...
Number of Images: 3

56. [Document, 1781 November 28]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 28, 1781
Summary: Cipher is that sent to John Jay by Charles Thomson. Cipher portion--Congress' pride is hurt at the attitude of the Spanish court which treats them as suppliants rather than as independent people. Congress, despite their affection for Spain, begin to t...
Number of Images: 4

57. [Document, 1781 November 28]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 28, 1781
Summary: Partially printed in Johnston II 453, Wharton V 153, except cipher portion. Cipher is that sent to John Jay by Charles Thomson. Cipher portion--Congress' pride is hurt at the attitude of the Spanish court which treats them as suppliants rather than as...
Number of Images: 3

58. [Document, 1781 November 28]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 28, 1781
Summary: Nothing much has happened since the defeat of Cornwallis. [In cipher: Congress is astonished by Jay's treatment in Spain. What does he think of going to France if he cannot obtain a treaty or a loan?]. Congress has dissolved Adams' power to make a tre...
Number of Images: 10

59. [Document, 1781 November 28]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 28, 1781
Summary: Nothing much has happened since the defeat of Cornwallis. Lack of money hampers all our efforts. Disaffection died when Cornwallis surrendered. (Part in cypher.) Congress has dissolved Adams' power to make a treaty with Great Britain. Now to be five c...
Number of Images: 5

60. [Document, 1781 November 28]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 28, 1781
Summary: Partially printed in Johnston II 453, Wharton V 153, except cipher portion. Cipher is that sent to John Jay by Charles Thomson. Cipher portion--Congress' pride is hurt at the attitude of the Spanish court which treats them as suppliants rather than as...
Number of Images: 10

61. [Document, 1781 November 28]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 28, 1781
Summary: Key to letter/ syllable substitute on cipher used in Livingston's letter of this date.
Number of Images: 4

62. [Document, 1781 October 20]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 20, 1781
Summary: Decrypted section of letter from Livingston to Jay, 1781 October 20. Fears minister in Holland is not prudent and bears watching.
Number of Images: 1

63. [Document, 1781 October 20]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 20, 1781
Summary: Livingston's appointment as For. Sec. will cement publicly their private friendship. Jay's father cheerful and serene. Be very particular in letters as they will be less public than formerly. Urges Jay to turn his attention to Holland. Adams is zealou...
Number of Images: 2

64. [Document, 1781 October 20]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 20, 1781
Summary: Livingston's appointment as For. Sec. will cement publicly their private friendship. Jay's father cheerful and serene. Be very particular in letters as they will be less public than formerly. Urges Jay to turn his attention to Holland. Adams is zealou...
Number of Images: 2

65. [Document, 1782 April 16]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 16, 1782
Number of Images: 5

66. [Document, 1782 April 16]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 16, 1782
Number of Images: 8

67. [Document, 1782 April 16]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 16, 1782
Number of Images: 2

68. [Document, 1782 April 16]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 16, 1782
Number of Images: 16

69. [Document, 1782 April 20]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 20, 1782
Summary: Has had no letters from Jay for many months. The French fleet is to be reinforced. The British are planning to evacuate South Carolina Sends a letter from Jay's brother. Jay's father very ill but his little boy fine. Congress very satisfied with Jay's...
Number of Images: 3

70. [Document, 1782 April 26]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 26, 1782
Summary: Will express sentiments of Congress towards Jay's conduct and that of Spain. Congress had expectations of that country. Has heard that Spanish king is honest and dignified, and believes that the fate of the United States is important for a sovereign w...
Number of Images: 9

71. [Document, 1782 April 27]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 27, 1782
Summary: Congress surprised at the Spain attitude toward Jay's mission and that after all the insults given to them by Britain they would talk with her at all. The enemies of both countries have endeavored to created distrust and jealousy between them. Congres...
Number of Images: 13

72. [Document, 1782 April 27]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 27, 1782
Summary: Congress surprised at the Spain attitude toward Jay's mission and that after all the insults given to them by Britain they would talk with her at all. The enemies of both countries have endeavored to created distrust and jealousy between them. Congres...
Number of Images: 8

73. [Document, 1782 April 27]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 27, 1782
Summary: Congress surprised at the Spain attitude toward Jay's mission and that after all the insults given to them by Britain they would talk with her at all. The enemies of both countries have endeavored to created distrust and jealousy between them. Congres...
Number of Images: 7

74. [Document, 1782 April 27]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 27, 1782
Summary: Congress surprised at the Spain attitude toward Jay's mission and that after all the insults given to them by Britain they would talk with her at all. The enemies of both countries have endeavored to create distrust and jealousy between them. Congress...
Number of Images: 7

75. [Document, 1782 April 28]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 28, 1782
Summary: Believes with Jay that Spain will not enter negotiations with the United States during the war and has designs on more land east of the Mississippi than just the Floridas. Must show right of the United States to those lands; mention Willing's expediti...
Number of Images: 6

76. [Document, 1782 April 28]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 28, 1782
Summary: Spain is extending her claim to land on this side of the Mississippi by virtue of her late conquest. Jay should stress always our right to all the land in question. Use the right of conquest. Our army with the French will consist of about 20,000 men, ...
Number of Images: 3

77. [Document, 1782 April 28]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 28, 1782
Summary: Spain is extending her claim to land on this side of the Mississippi by virtue of her late conquest. Jay should stress always our right to all the land in question. Use the right of conquest. Our army with the French will consist of about 20,000 men, ...
Number of Images: 6

78. [Document, 1782 April 28]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 28, 1782
Summary: He agrees with John Jay that Spain does not intend to enter into any engagements with the United States during the war. She seems to expect she will obtain possession of lands east of the Mississippi if she waits until the peacemaking, which France is...
Number of Images: 4

79. [Document, 1782 April 28]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 28, 1782
Summary: Spain is extending her claim to land on this side of the Mississippi by virtue of her late conquest. Jay should stress always our right to all the land in question. Use the right of conquest. Our army with the French will consist of about 20,000 men, ...
Number of Images: 4

80. [Document, 1782 August 08]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 08, 1782
Summary: Includes enclosed Resolution of Congress dated 7 August 1782.
Number of Images: 11

81. [Document, 1782 August 08]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 08, 1782
Summary: Coded letter. Sent four copies by separate ships. Major Franks received Jay's letter enumerating slights by Spanish, which, when communicated to Congress, "excited their warmest resentment". Eventually came to a (somewhat tempered) resolution, enclose...
Number of Images: 3

82. [Document, 1782 August 08]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 08, 1782
Number of Images: 4

83. [Document, 1782 August 08]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 08, 1782
Summary: Many members of Congress were very resentful about Jay's treatment in Spain. Passed a resolution on what they expected after having such a big concession to Spain. Spanish trade valuable to America. Wishes we could form a commercial treaty with Spain ...
Number of Images: 4

84. [Document, 1782 August 08]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 08, 1782
Summary: The deciphered message is in NNHi: 575 (Jay Papers).
Number of Images: 9

85. [Document, 1782 August 09]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 09, 1782
Number of Images: 5

86. [Document, 1782 December 16]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821 (Addressee)
Date: December 16, 1782
Summary: Encloses a letter from Jay on the difficulty with Oswald's commission. Also sends information on Spain minister's lack of commission to treat formally with Jay.
Number of Images: 2

87. [Document, 1782 December 30]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: December 30, 1782
Summary: Wishes Jay had enlarged on his reasons for distrusting the French. If true, the outcome of the negotiation may be very uncertain. Hopes Jay does not carry his suspicions too far especially since Franklin does not agree with them. We must insist on ack...
Number of Images: 16

88. [Document, 1782 February 02]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 02, 1782
Summary: No military action at present. The people in the South detest the British. (Cipher: There is very little reason to hope that either Jay or Adams will be successful in concluding a treaty or a loan.) The army and finances are in good order. (Cipher: Ta...
Number of Images: 7

89. [Document, 1782 February 02]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 02, 1782
Summary: No military action at present. The people in the South detest the British. (Cipher: There is very little reason to hope that either Jay or Adams will be successful in concluding a treaty or a loan.) The army and finances are in good order. (Cipher: Ta...
Number of Images: 7

90. [Document, 1782 February 02]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 02, 1782
Summary: No military action at present. The people in the South detest the British. (Cipher: There is very little reason to hope that either Jay or Adams will be successful in concluding a treaty or a loan.) The army and finances are in good order. (Cipher: Ta...
Number of Images: 12

91. [Document, 1782 February 13]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Harrison, Richard, 1750-1841 (Addressee)
Date: February 13, 1782
Summary: Sends a packet for Jay. Attack on St. Kitts begun.
Number of Images: 1

92. [Document, 1782 February 19]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 19, 1782
Summary: Army being built up for next campaign but we are in radical need of money. Never cease to importune the ministry in Spain for aid. Our last campaign shows the good results of foreign aid.
Number of Images: 2

93. [Document, 1782 July 06]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 06, 1782
Summary: Troops sent by Spain to be used against us. Perhaps these measures are merely the result of the inattention of the officer and if Jay will bring the matter to the attention of the Spain minister it will be prevented in the future. Has sent Jay's quart...
Number of Images: 2

94. [Document, 1782 July 06]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 06, 1782
Number of Images: 3

95. [Document, 1782 July 06]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 06, 1782
Number of Images: 4

96. [Document, 1782 July 06]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 06, 1782
Number of Images: 3

97. [Document, 1782 July 06]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 06, 1782
Summary: Troops sent by Spain to be used against the United States. Perhaps these measures are merely the result of the inattention of the officer and if Jay will bring the matter to the attention of the Spain minister it will be prevented in the future. Has s...
Number of Images: 2

98. [Document, 1782 June 12]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Addressee)
Date: June 12, 1782
Summary: Thinks army should be placed in a position to be able to strike quickly and should operate in conjunction with the French.
Number of Images: 2

99. [Document, 1782 June 23]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 23, 1782
Summary: Thanks Jay for his account of the surrender of Fort Saint Philip. Havana trade meets with many interruptions. Bahama islands have surrendered to Spain. Surprised that Holland has acknowledged us before Spain America is irrevocably attached to the alli...
Number of Images: 2

100. [Document, 1782 June 23]

Name: Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 23, 1782
Number of Images: 2

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