The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1772 n.d.]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1772 n.d.
Summary: Desires that Jay attend the social club meeting.
Number of Images: 1

2. [Document, 1777 August 04]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 04, 1777
Summary: Promising an account of the loss of Ticonderoga. Comments on the prospect of facing Burgoyne, "but unhappily such a Langour prevails, especially in the Eastern States, that they seem to have given up the Cause for lost..." Hopes for more recruits.
Number of Images: 2

3. [Document, 1777 August 04]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 04, 1777
Summary: Received Jay's, enclosing Holt's papers of 28th July. Is grateful that Jay has taken measures to lift the disgrace of having ordered the retreat. Intends to send extracts of all his orders relative to Ticonderoga and an account of the measures he took...
Number of Images: 2

4. [Document, 1777 August 06]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 06, 1777
Summary: Enclosing letters and papers in an account of the loss of Ticonderoga. "I wish to be called to a strict account for my Conduct...but I foresee that will never take place."Gives a short account of what steps he took before his leaving Albany to go to P...
Number of Images: 7

5. [Document, 1777 August 06]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 06, 1777
Summary: Gives a short account of what steps he took before his leaving Albany to go to Philadelphia and encloses copies of his letters and orders from the time of his return to Albany to resume the command of the Northern department. These orders "will fully ...
Number of Images: 0

6. [Document, 1777 August 08]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 08, 1777
Summary: Cannot get the papers he promised off until tomorrow. Jay should send them on to Congress when he is finished with them. Difficulty of opposing the Tories. Has no great prospect of holding unless reinforced by militia.
Number of Images: 1

7. [Document, 1777 August 17]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: August 17, 1777
Summary: Acknowledges Jay's letter of 12 August. Pleased by Duane's letter concerning attempts to remove him (Schuyler). Willing to defend himself at any length. Reports on Oneidas, Tuscaroras, and Onondagas. Eager for word of military affairs in the South.
Number of Images: 3

8. [Document, 1777 July 14]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 14, 1777
Summary: Does not dare to give his opinion on the evacuation of Ticonderoga, but has spoken to General Washington and the Council of Safety, and feels himself superior to his accusers. Hopes Clinton will be successful in the "chair of govt."
Number of Images: 2

9. [Document, 1777 July 24]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 24, 1777
Summary: Received Jay's of July 21. Discusses what has passed concerning the disgrace attached to him with the Ticonderoga defeat. Will consent to an inquiry before the Council of Safety. The letter from General St. Clair should show that Schuyler took timely ...
Number of Images: 4

10. [Document, 1777 July 24]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 24, 1777
Summary: Received Jay's of July 21. Discusses what has passed concerning the disgrace attached to him with the Ticonderoga defeat. Will consent to an inquiry before the Council of Safety. The letter from General St. Clair should show that Schuyler took timely ...
Number of Images: 4

11. [Document, 1777 July 27]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: July 27, 1777
Summary: Appears that a battle will take place today. If Schuyler is killed, asks Jay to continue the attempt to rescue his reputation. His papers should furnish sufficient material.
Number of Images: 1

12. [Document, 1777 June 04]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 04, 1777
Summary: Encloses copy of letter Jay requested; urges careful consideration before publishing. Mr. Yates has agreed to accept the office the convention has given him. The account of the enemy's approach to Ticonderoga was false. His return to Albany has been g...
Number of Images: 3

13. [Document, 1777 June 30]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 30, 1777
Summary: Received Jay's of the 20th. General Scott has a majority of votes. Military news: the enemy is on the advance from the west and north.
Number of Images: 2

14. Document, 1777 November 06

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1777 November 06
Summary: British devastation near Kingston. Fears British campaign up Hudson. Warnsagainst shortage of flour. Recommends blocking the Hudson. Has urged thegovernment to do this many times. Looks forward to retiring to the country andis ...
Number of Images: 0

15. [Document, 1778 April 20]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 20, 1778
Summary: Invites Jay to come to visit him. Has despaired of justice from Congress; despite his efforts an inquiry is not instituted.
Number of Images: 2

16. [Document, 1778 December 27]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 (Addressee)
Date: December 27, 1778
Summary: Indian Affairs Commissioners unable to meet because of inclement weather. Gratitude for acquittal by Court martial. Duties to his personal commitments and recovery of his fortune demand that he resign his post under the Congress.
Number of Images: 4

17. [Document, 1778 February 01]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 01, 1778
Summary: Objects to rumored plan to invade Canada with 3,000 men because provisions and clothing are inadequate. Furthermore the plundering spirit of the men will arouse Canadian opposition. People in the vicinity are voicing criticism of the large expenditure...
Number of Images: 2

18. [Document, 1778 February 25]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 25, 1778
Summary: While he is strongly inclined to remain in retirement now that he has left the boisterous political arena, he will again assume public office if called upon by the government. He disagrees with Congress' policy for dealing with the Indians.
Number of Images: 2

19. [Document, 1778 January 26]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: January 26, 1778
Summary: Informs Jay that he is sending him Loan Office Note via Major Yates. Invites Jay to visit him in Albany. Refers to the apprehensions of the Oneidas and Tuscarorras concerning an attack by the Senecas, and the disposition of American troops at Johnstow...
Number of Images: 4

20. [Document, 1779 April 02]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: April 02, 1779
Summary: Again begs that Congress take note of his resignation from Continental service.
Number of Images: 3

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

41. [Document, 1785 September 18]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 18, 1785
Summary: John Jay is to be commended upon remaining in public service; for the country needs him. The government does good by accident and wrong by system. Only Jay could stem the torrent of evil. As Jay has often said, it is to the country that one owes a pri...
Number of Images: 3

42. [Document, 1786 February 06]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 06, 1786
Number of Images: 2

43. [Document, 1787 March 31]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 31, 1787
Summary: Desires to draw on John Jay for 50 pounds.
Number of Images: 1

44. [Document, 1791 October 27]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: October 27, 1791
Summary: Mrs. Ann Schuyler's death notice.
Number of Images: 1

45. [Document, 1792 June 29]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 29, 1792
Summary: They understand he will dine at Lansingburgh tomorrow, a reception has been planned, and they will meet him at the ferry at 6 o'clock.
Number of Images: 1

46. [Document, 1795 June 09]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 09, 1795
Summary: Welcomes Jay home, congratulates him upon election as Governor. Informs him of a conference schedules between Iroquois tribes and state commissioners, which he feels Jay should attend. Claims of Canadian Indians to New York lands will probably prove u...
Number of Images: 2

47. [Document, 1796 November 11]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 11, 1796
Summary: Thinks appointment of Smith as sheriff of Washington County was a good choice. The two individuals Jay is considering for office of assistant attorney are not worthy of the post. Suggests that a Mr. Bears be considered if professionally qualified. Det...
Number of Images: 3

48. Document, 1797. June 21

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: 1797. June 21
Summary: Kenneth Rendell Catalog # 45 (1970), item 396. "Autograph document signed, 1p., oblong 8vo. New York, June 21, 1797. Receipt to John Jay for $209.81. Fine example. $75.00"
Number of Images: 0

49. [Document, 1797 May 25]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 25, 1797
Summary: Introduces Abraham Bloodgood who has constructed a model of a floating battery designed to protect a harbor, such as that of New York, where the channel is too extensive for effective defense.
Number of Images: 1

50. [Document, 1797 September 07]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: September 07, 1797
Summary: Asks Jay's pardon for the son of an old friend who served with Schuyler during the war.
Number of Images: 1

51. [Document, 1800 May 07]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 07, 1800
Summary: Urges that Jay call a special session of the legislature, which will pass an act making the selection of electors subject to the vote of the districts. This will insure that the state's votes will be cast for good government and Mr. Adams. While such ...
Number of Images: 2

52. [Document, 1801 February 08]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: February 08, 1801
Summary: Comments upon the qualifications of the candidates for sheriff of Dutchess County who are likely to meet the approval of the Council on Appointment. Thanks Jay for appointing him assistant justice. Hopes for a good retirement for Jay and his family.
Number of Images: 2

53. [Document, 1801 May 11]

Name: Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: May 11, 1801
Number of Images: 2

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