The papers of John Jay

1. [Document, 1886 August 25]

Name: Jay, John, 1817-1894 (Author) Winsor, Justin (Addressee)
Date: August 25, 1886
Summary: Replies to an inquiry of Winsor concerning the papers of his grandfather John Jay. Describes history of Jay papers as they have passed through family. "After my grandfather's death they were carefully revised by his sons and a large number destroyed -...
Number of Images: 4

2. [Document, 1882 June 18]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Date: June 18, 1882
Summary: A manuscript in the Bibliotheque National, Paris, entitled "Histoire Genealogique de l'Ancienne Maison de le Jay" contains a description of the La Rochelle Jays' coat of arms. Cites the historian, Bolton, as referring to a work on heraldry in which th...
Number of Images: 3

3. [Document, 1882 June n.d.]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Date: 1882 June n.d.
Summary: A manuscript in the Bibliotheque National, Paris, entitled "Histoire Genealogique de l'Ancienne Maison de le Jay" contains a description of the La Rochelle Jays' coat of arms. Cites the historian, Bolton, as referring to a work on heraldry in which th...
Number of Images: 2

4. [Document, 1875 March 10]

Name: Registre des Baptemes (Author)
Date: March 10, 1875
Summary: Records baptisms of three children of Pierre and Judith Francois Jay. These comprise Pierre, 6 May 1663; Isaac, 30 March 1664; and Auguste, 29 March 1665.
Number of Images: 1

5. [Document, 1871 February 28]

Name: Jay, John, 1817-1894 (Author) Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813 (Addressee)
Date: February 28, 1871
Summary: Is pleased that his answer respecting the Baron de Berlin de Berthoff was satisfactory. Hopes prompt measures will be taken to procure copies of correspondence found in the Austrian archives which relate to the early history of America. At this time o...
Number of Images: 2

6. [Document, 1871 February 14]

Name: Jay, John, 1817-1894 (Author) Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813 (Addressee)
Date: February 14, 1871
Summary: Suggests that correspondence in the Austrian archives might be copied by the U.S. Government State Department. Much of value has been gathered from state paper offices in London, Paris and The Hague, and Vienna now offers a correspondence from 1784-87...
Number of Images: 2

7. [Document, 1870 n.d.]

Name: Jay, John, 1817-1894 (Author) Carey, Henry Charles, 1793-1879 (Addressee)
Date: 1870 n.d.
Summary: Regrets he will not be able to see Carey that afternoon. Hopes to receive the promised article and asks to be informed of his next visit to New York.
Number of Images: 2

8. [Document, 1858 September 01]

Name: Jay, Augusta (Author) Jay, John, 1817-1894 (Addressee) Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author)
Date: September 01, 1858
Summary: Power given to Jay to receive interest on bonds of the City of New York for his father, William Jay, and his sister, Augusta.
Number of Images: 1

9. [Document, 1857 July 14]

Name: Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author) Jay, John C. (John Clarkson), 1808-1891 (Addressee)
Date: July 14, 1857
Summary: Family business matters.
Number of Images: 4

10. [Document, 1856 June 26]

Name: Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author) Jay, John, 1817-1894 (Addressee)
Date: June 26, 1856
Summary: Mrs. Jay's health varies, and it is uncertain when they will sail for America. Their friends in England increase in number. In yesterday's London Star was an" admirable leader" about Sumner; the paper is a liberal one and friendly to the United States...
Number of Images: 2

11. [Document, 1856 June 07]

Name: Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author) Jay, John, 1817-1894 (Addressee)
Date: June 07, 1856
Summary: It is uncertain when the family will leave Liverpool, as Mrs. Jay (Augusta) has declined in health. Thanks him for the "Tribune." It contains much that is disgraceful and ominous to our country. Feels abashed when men in England allude to the news fro...
Number of Images: 2

12. [Document, 1856 June 19]

Name: Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author) Jay, John, 1817-1894 (Addressee)
Date: June 19, 1856
Summary: The family is lodging about three miles from Liverpool. Have received many kind attentions from new friends. John's friend, "R. Gardiner, M.P.," has died.
Number of Images: 2

13. [Document, 1856 May 29]

Name: Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author) Jay, John, 1817-1894 (Addressee)
Date: May 29, 1856
Summary: Tells of the family's stay in England and some acquaintances they have made.
Number of Images: 2

14. [Document, 1855 August 16]

Name: Harris, Abijah (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Harris, Mary (Author) Reynolds, Stephen W. (Author) Reynolds, Charlotte (Author)
Date: August 16, 1855
Summary: Conveys a parcel of land from Harris and Reynolds and their wives to Jay, with the proviso that should Jay erect a dam raising the stream to a greater height than four feet above its level, he shall be responsible for protecting the adjoining land.
Number of Images: 2

15. [Document, 1855 June 22]

Name: Miller, Gilbert and Lucinda (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: June 22, 1855
Summary: Sale of land of Gilbert and Lucinda Miller to John Jay in the town of Bedford.
Number of Images: 5

16. [Document, 1855 August 16]

Name: Harris, Abijah (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee) Harris, Mary (Author) Reynolds, Stephen W. (Author) Reynolds, Charlotte (Author)
Date: August 16, 1855
Summary: Conveys a parcel of land from Harris and Reynolds and their wives to Jay, with the proviso that should Jay erect a dam raising the stream to a greater height than four feet above its level, he shall be responsible for protecting the adjoining land.
Number of Images: 4

17. [Document, 1855 August 29]

Name: Jay, Ann (Author) Jay, Elizabeth Clarkson (Addressee)
Date: August 29, 1855
Summary: Family letter.
Number of Images: 2

18. [Document, 1851 August 28]

Name: Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author) Syman, Joseph (Addressee)
Date: August 28, 1851
Summary: Remitting balance due on his subscription to the "Commonwealth", and instructions that paper be sent to Whitlockville, the nearest post office.
Number of Images: 1

19. [Document, 1851 June 14]

Name: Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author) Jay, Elizabeth Clarkson (Addressee)
Date: June 14, 1851
Summary: Refers to Elizabeth's standard of vaccine excellency in connection with Cows. Says Mr. G. Morris might be able to supply Elizabeth with a cow which would meet her requirements. Makes reference to their work on behalf of Negroes.
Number of Images: 3

20. [Document, 1850 n.d.]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Crummell, Alexander, 1819-1898 (Addressee)
Date: 1850 n.d.
Summary: Wishes to put a paragraph in the Coloured American about Crummell's dismissal by the Bishop. Asks for the correspondence between C. and the Bishop for publication. Has received $20 for him which will be paid to whomever is designated.
Number of Images: 1

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1. [Document, 1886 August 25]

2. [Document, 1882 June 18]

3. [Document, 1882 June n.d.]

4. [Document, 1875 March 10]

5. [Document, 1871 February 28]

6. [Document, 1871 February 14]

7. [Document, 1870 n.d.]

8. [Document, 1858 September 01]

9. [Document, 1857 July 14]

10. [Document, 1856 June 26]

11. [Document, 1856 June 07]

12. [Document, 1856 June 19]

13. [Document, 1856 May 29]

14. [Document, 1855 August 16]

15. [Document, 1855 June 22]

16. [Document, 1855 August 16]

17. [Document, 1855 August 29]

18. [Document, 1851 August 28]

19. [Document, 1851 June 14]

20. [Document, 1850 n.d.]