The papers of John Jay

21. [Document, 1779 April 04]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 04, 1779
Summary: Reasons why he cannot accept John Jay's advice. Gives a narrative of his "sufferings."
Number of Images: 5

22. [Document, 1779 April 25]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 25, 1779
Summary: Encloses extracts, letters from himself to [ ] of 15 and 24 April 1779 and letters from James Deane to himself of 1 and 10 April 1779. Correspondence concerns proposed alliance of various Indian tribes with the United States. Schuyler suggests that th...
Number of Images: 6

23. [Document, 1779 April 29]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 29, 1779
Summary: Thanks Congress for permitting him to resign. Suggests that Board of Indian Affairs be strengthened by appointment of members living closer to Albany and, hence, more easily available for meetings.
Number of Images: 3

24. [Document, 1779 January 09]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Deane, Silas, 1737-1789 (Addressee)
Date: January 09, 1779
Summary: Sympathizes with Deane, who has been attacked by the same cabal. Hopes that Deane will be able to expose them.
Number of Images: 2

25. [Document, 1779 January 16]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 16, 1779
Summary: Encloses letter of Colonel J. Greaton, 8 January 1779. Greaton letter requests that a Captain Sumner, who resigned from Army that he might serve as commander of one of vessels launched on Lake Champlain, be given a commission in the Cont. Army at this...
Number of Images: 5

26. [Document, 1779 January 18]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 18, 1779
Summary: Schuyler has already informed John Jay of his intention to resign. Quotes from a letter from Washington which shows that the General expected a resignation. Criticizes Congress for its actions toward him.
Number of Images: 2

27. [Document, 1779 January 26]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 26, 1779
Summary: Receipt of John Jay's letter of 15 January. Intelligence from interior concerning French "amity to us and hostile proceedings . . . against Britain."
Number of Images: 2

28. [Document, 1779 January 27]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 27, 1779
Summary: Autograph Letter signed. Encloses copy of letter from James Deane. Hopes Onondagas will come over to the Americans' side, which might prevent the Seneca and other tribes from attacking on the frontier. Does not think it a good idea for the Americans t...
Number of Images: 6

29. [Document, 1779 January 27]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 27, 1779
Summary: Copy of document 11058 sent to Washington. Encloses copy of letter from James Deane. Hopes Onondagas will come over to the Americans' side, which might prevent the Seneca and other tribes from attacking on the frontier. Does not think it a good idea f...
Number of Images: 1

30. Document, 1779 January 27

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1779 January 27
Summary: Encloses a copy of a letter received the previous night from Mr. Deane. If the Onondagas secede from the band of Indian nations, it may prevent the Senecas and Cayugas from further attacks on the frontier. However, Schuyler doe...
Number of Images: 0

31. [Document, 1779 June 07]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 07, 1779
Summary: Encloses letter of Elizabeth Bradstreet, 7 January 1779 concerning the legacy from General Bradstreet which Schuyler had promised to send her. Schuyler asks Congress to furnish him with bill on France for the amount due the young lady.
Number of Images: 4

32. [Document, 1779 March 05]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 05, 1779
Summary: Asks for speedy action on his resignation--submitted 2 months before. March 9--Application received from Oneidas for additional supplies. Arrival of the Onondagas will further cut into their already low stores of provisions.
Number of Images: 3

33. [Document, 1779 May 30]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 30, 1779
Summary: Transmits letter from Mr. James Deane. If Onondagas prove the sincerity of their attachment to American cause by commencing hostilities against British, we should release their tribesmen who are prisoners at Oneida, keeping the remainder with the Cayu...
Number of Images: 3

34. [Document, 1783 July 01]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 01, 1783
Summary: The informed are favorable to the treaty. There is little unity here and public credit low. Most of the Army disbanded. Hamilton has married his daughter Betsy. Philip Schuyler in ill health.
Number of Images: 0

35. [Document, 1784 February 18]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 18, 1784
Summary: Our intemperance is a bad example for Europe. Some wish to expel all those who stayed behind the British line during the war. Wishes for Jay's return to lend a steadying influence.
Number of Images: 0

36. [Document, 1785 February 21]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 21, 1785
Summary: Concerns materials for John Jay's house.
Number of Images: 2

37. [Document, 1785 January 22]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 22, 1785
Summary: Recommends and describes a stove that John Jay might include in his new house. John Jay should read the treatise on financing by Mr. Gale which Schuyler sent to Chancellor Livingston. Describes a cypher that he will send to John Jay.
Number of Images: 4

38. [Document, 1785 May 17]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 17, 1785
Summary: Discusses the delivery of planks and boards for John Jay's new home. Desires that clothing be procured for the Indian hostages before they are sent home. Do the English intend to give up the forts in the Western country?
Number of Images: 3

39. [Document, 1785 May 30]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 30, 1785
Summary: Criticism of "the person, at present in the chair of government" Clinton must be ousted for governmental reform. Schuyler and his friends desire to support John Jay for governor. Personal matters.
Number of Images: 3

40. [Document, 1785 May 4]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author)
Date: May 4, 1785
Summary: Discusses planks and boards he has on hand. Hopes to see Jay "upon an interesting Subject relative to the weal of the State," but a gout attack keeps him from travelling. Suggests Jay visit Albany so that they can confer. Autograph Letter signed.
Number of Images: 2

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