The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1775 July 28]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 28, 1775
Summary: A letter concerning some causes which Morris has pending, and which he is ready to notice for trial, except that this would be an unfair advantage over Jay, who is absent on public business. Asks that Jay not later raise an objection of untimely notic...
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2. [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...
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3. [Document, 1775 June 30]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 30, 1775
Summary: Writes his attitude concerning the Plan of Reconciliation as reported out of the Committee on which he served. Wants his friends to know that he does not approve of the foolish religious business contained in the plan as reported, but has acquiesced t...
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4. [Document, 1776 August 03]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 03, 1776
Summary: Jay's resolution will be lost unless he himself appears.
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5. [Document, 1776 August 03]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 03, 1776
Summary: Typescript of document 6959. Jay's resolution will be lost unless he himself appears.
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6. Document, 1776 June 22

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Campbell, James (Addressee)
Date: 1776 June 22
Summary: DS. Warrant for the arrest of John Campbell. Cosigned by Gouverneur Morris and Philip Livingston as members of a secret committee of the New York Provincial Council. Authorizing the arrest of the Campbell for "treasonable consp...
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7. [Document, 1776 June 22]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Clinton, James, 1736-1812 (Addressee) Livingston, Philip, 1716-1778 (Author) Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author)
Date: June 22, 1776
Summary: The warrant sent from Clinton against Fletcher Matthews should have been made out for James Matthews, who should be served without delay. A warrant should also be served against William Forbes, a tanner and currier who lives near Goshen. He is said to...
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8. [Document, 1778 April 28]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 28, 1778
Summary: Letter will introduce General Gates, to whom Morris has promised the support of New York State in the execution of his command.
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9. [Document, 1778 April 28]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 28, 1778
Summary: This is the autograph letter signed from which 5312 is copied.
Number of Images: 4

10. [Document, 1778 April 29]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 29, 1778
Summary: Doesn't think British will attempt to move into the New York Highlands. British sincerely wish to treat for peace. If a French commissioner were present they might have peace within three months.
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11. [Document, 1778 August 16]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 16, 1778
Summary: Dean stands accused; some tall trees will be torn up by the tempest. Also Arthur Lee has information against Sir James Jay, and although Morris has done his best to assist Sir James, he fears that matters have progressed too far.
Number of Images: 4

12. [Document, 1778 August 16]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 16, 1778
Summary: Extract (Transcript).
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13. [Document, 1778 February 01]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 01, 1778
Summary: Poor state of Commissary and Quartermaster Departments of the Army, demoralized state of the troops at Valley Forge. Urges Jay to work strenuously for stable currency and efficient means of taxation.
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14. [Document, 1778 July 23]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 23, 1778
Summary: He will not be troubled by his detractors, and will refrain from engaging in private business transactions.
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15. [Document, 1778 July 23]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 23, 1778
Summary: Reply to Jay letter of July 4th. Defends himself against "wagging tongues." Thanks John Jay for word of caution in business matters. "As to the malevolence of individuals it is what I have to expect....but I will have my revenge. By laboring in the pu...
Number of Images: 2

16. [Document, 1778 June 23]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 23, 1778
Summary: Wished the insolent letter read in Congress had rather been returned in contempt by them. Britain is far from reduced to begging America for a truce.
Number of Images: 2

17. [Document, 1778 June 3]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 3, 1778
Summary: Sends Jay a Baltimore newspaper (not present) of 19 May with "a little publication which relates to the Constitution of your State." Asks for Jay's reaction to the piece.
Number of Images: 1

18. [Document, 1778 May 03]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 03, 1778
Summary: Congratulates Jay on the alliance with France. Encloses newspaper reports on North's bills. Those clauses inserted by the House are marked in the margin. Jay may see the insincerity of the enemy from the fact that clauses hinting that "the unalienable...
Number of Images: 1

19. [Document, 1778 May 03]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 03, 1778
Summary: Congratulates Jay on the French alliance and encloses a paper containing North's bills. A clause struck out asking the states to send representatives to Congress on the present special occasion.
Number of Images: 1

20. [Document, 1778 May 03]

Name: Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 03, 1778
Summary: Congratulates Jay on the alliance with France. Encloses newspaper reports on North's bills. Those clauses inserted by the House are marked in the margin. Jay may see the insincerity of the enemy from the fact that clauses hinting that "the unalienable...
Number of Images: 1

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