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

21. [Document, 1845 October 02]

Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: October 02, 1845
Summary: Family news.
Number of Images: 1

22. [Document, 1844 February 25]

Name: Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author) Zammit, Antonio (Author)
Date: February 25, 1844
Summary: Zammit is engaged to serve as courier and travelling servant for William Jay and his family. Should he be discharged at Paris or any other place his return to Malta is to be paid for, unless he is engaged by another party as a servant.
Number of Images: 1

23. [Document, 1843 February 27]

Name: Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 (Author) Jay, John C. (John Clarkson), 1808-1891 (Addressee)
Date: February 27, 1843
Summary: Jay's father was too good a friend for him to omit a communication to his children on the occasion of his death. Never knew a man whose principles and conduct more fully commanded his respect. Few men can point to such a father and grandfather; he has...
Number of Images: 1

24. [Document, 1843 October 31]

Name: Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker), 1790-1844 (Author) Diplomatic Agents of the United States abroad (Addressee)
Date: October 31, 1843
Summary: Introduces the Honorable William Jay, who is travelling with his family for his health.
Number of Images: 1

25. [Document, 1843 October 31]

Name: Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker), 1790-1844 (Author) Consuls of the United States abroad (Addressee)
Date: October 31, 1843
Summary: Introduces the Honorable William Jay, who is travelling with his family for his health.
Number of Images: 1

26. [Document, 1843 April 15]

Name: Jay, John C. (John Clarkson), 1808-1891 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee) Pierrepoint, Henry H. (Addressee)
Date: April 15, 1843
Summary: Letter written by John Clarkson Jay and also signed by William Dawson asking the assistance of the addressees in evaluating the estate of (?) Jay at Rye so that Sarah might receive her share of that estate.
Number of Images: 3

27. [Document, 1842 November 15]

Name: Carlisle, George Howard, Earl of, 1773-1848 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: November 15, 1842
Summary: Was highly gratified to receive a copy of his publication. The course he is pursuing is calculated to reflect honor even on the name of Jay. Experienced concern and regret on the death of Dr. Channing. Accounts from the West Indies are favorable in al...
Number of Images: 2

28. [Document, 1839 September 11]

Name: Guizot, Francois Pierre Guillaume (Author) Masson, Mme. (Addressee)
Date: September 11, 1839
Summary: Regrets that at the present time he does not have sufficient funds at his disposal to increase the pension left for her sons in school.
Number of Images: 1

29. [Document, 1839 January 07]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, Ann (Addressee)
Date: January 07, 1839
Summary: Giving details of his wife's death.
Number of Images: 4

30. [Document, 1838 July 04]

Name: Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862 (Author) Jay, John (Addressee) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: July 04, 1838
Summary: Thanks them for sending a copy of Mr. Cooper's recent work.
Number of Images: 1

31. [Document, 1838 March 11]

Name: Beecher, Henry Ward (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Date: March 11, 1838
Summary: Relates a parenthetical case and requests legal counsel. Received a dinner invitation some months ago, but the note came while he was out of town and the matter slipped his mind so that he never acknowledged the invitation. Wants to know if he is liab...
Number of Images: 2

32. [Document, 1838 December 24]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, John C. (John Clarkson), 1808-1891 (Addressee)
Date: December 24, 1838
Summary: Writes telling son of death of his mother.
Number of Images: 3

33. [Document, 1836 August 22]

Name: Eastburn, Manton, 1801-1872 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: August 22, 1836
Summary: Describes trip from Niagara, concentrating on religious services at Saugerties. Traveled to Mount Carbon, Pennsylvania, where he preached. Religious self-examinations, and personal news.
Number of Images: 4

34. [Document, 1835 October 20]

Name: Robertson, S., Mrs. (Author) Jay, Mary Rutherfurd Clarkson (Addressee)
Date: October 20, 1835
Summary: A letter from Paris, giving a description of the opera world, influx from Italy due to cholera there, etc. She mentions Lord and Lady Sinclair, and inquires if Mary knows a family by name of Thorn (?).
Number of Images: 3

35. [Document, 1835 August 07]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: August 07, 1835
Summary: General family news, and describing his trip through the Shenandoah Valley with road conditions, etc.
Number of Images: 4

36. [Document, 1834 August 16]

Name: Jay, Sarah Livingston (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: August 16, 1834
Summary: Family letter.
Number of Images: 2

37. [Document, 1833 August 31]

Name: Broglie, Duc de (Author) Thomasson, Mr. (Addressee)
Date: August 31, 1833
Summary: Informs him of a royal ordinance which raises his post to consul at second class, and his position to consul second class.
Number of Images: 2

38. [Document, 1833 May 26]

Name: Jay, Elizabeth Clarkson (Author) Jay, Sarah Livingston (Addressee)
Date: May 26, 1833
Summary: Family news.
Number of Images: 2

39. Document, 1832 n.d.

Name: Crosby, Enoch, 1750-1835 (Author)
Date: 1832 n.d.
Summary: Now 82, is applying for a pension for services in the Revolution, from 1775-1780. On his way to join Col. Swarthaut's regiment in August, 1776, he was involved in the apprehension of Loyalist troops in Westchester. After testif...
Number of Images: 0

40. [Document, 1832 October 20]

Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Addressee)
Date: October 20, 1832
Summary: Encloses copies of his eulogy on James Monroe and an address delivered by him to the town inhabitants on the 4th of July last. Has heard of William's intention to publish a biography on John Jay; regrets that distance has prevented a better acquaintan...
Number of Images: 2

41. [Document, 1832 June 09]

Name: Jay, Augusta McVickar (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: June 09, 1832
Summary: Personal and family news.
Number of Images: 2

42. [Document, 1832 May 11]

Name: Jay, Augusta McVickar (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: May 11, 1832
Summary: Personal and family news.
Number of Images: 2

43. [Document, 1832 June 21]

Name: Jay, Sarah Louisa (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: June 21, 1832
Summary: Personal and family news.
Number of Images: 1

44. [Document, 1832 June 05]

Name: Jay, Augusta McVickar (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: June 05, 1832
Summary: Enclosed: Anna Jay to Maria Jay Personal and family news. Mentions activities of Bible and Missionary Societies.
Number of Images: 4

45. [Document, 1832 June 02]

Name: Jay, Anna (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: June 02, 1832
Summary: Family news.
Number of Images: 3

46. [Document, 1832 August 18]

Name: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Author) Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Addressee)
Date: August 18, 1832
Summary: Supports Jay's view that French did not have American Best interests at heart in 1782-83. Says he went through his father's papers for 1783 but found nothing with regard to a proposed censure in 1783. Refers William to Sparks' work,"incorrect" Vol. 10...
Number of Images: 2

47. [Document, 1832 August 10]

Name: Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
Date: August 10, 1832
Summary: Requesting any information Adams may be able to furnish on the subject of the Congressional attempt to censure John Jay for his part in 82-83 negotiations, which may possibly had also been directed to JA also. Asks information as well on disposition o...
Number of Images: 2

48. [Document, 1832 August 23]

Name: Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
Date: August 23, 1832
Summary: Thanks John Quincy Adams for his letter of 10 August and refers again to efforts to glorify Franklin and discredit John Jay and Adams. Says he hasn't received John Quincy's eulogy on James Monroe yet.
Number of Images: 1

49. [Document, 1832 January 02]

Name: Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 (Author) Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Addressee)
Date: January 02, 1832
Summary: Offers to buy wine for him as duties will be reduced under the new treaty. Will send a Rembrandt copy made by Mr. Nurse; has bought for $8 a portrait of a woman of the time of Louis XIV, artist undetermined. The political atmosphere grows dark: Russia...
Number of Images: 2

50. [Document, 1832 October 27]

Name: Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author) Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 (Addressee)
Date: October 27, 1832
Summary: Thanks John Quincy for pamphlets he sent him, and tells him how John Jay always reciprocated the regard for John Adams which Adams had always had for John Jay.
Number of Images: 1

51. [Document, 1831 April 06]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866 (Addressee)
Date: April 06, 1831
Summary: At Mrs. Gouverneur Morris's request, he is sending Sparks the book and some letters which she lent him. As the letters are now in the possession of William Jay, he will write for them. Cannot remember any papers of his father which would be useful on ...
Number of Images: 2

52. [Document, 1831 April 06]

Name: Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author) Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866 (Addressee)
Date: April 06, 1831
Summary: At Mrs. Gouverneur Morris's request, he is sending Sparks the book and some letters which she lent him. As the letters are now in the possession of William Jay, he will write for them. Cannot remember any papers of his father which would be useful on ...
Number of Images: 4

53. [Document, 1831 March 07]

Name: Jay, Augusta McVickar (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: March 07, 1831
Summary: Personal and family news.
Number of Images: 1

54. Document, 1830 n.d. - 1840 n.d.

Name: Jay, William, 1789-1858 (Author)
Date: 1830 n.d. - 1840 n.d.
Summary: Map of Westchester County, featuring Croton River
Number of Images: 0

55. [Document, 1830 April 08]

Name: Stephen, James, 1758-1832 (Author) Winslow, Edward (Addressee)
Date: April 08, 1830
Summary: Encloses a letter which a messenger was unable to deliver to him at the House of Lords. Has decided to risk blame for acting without consulting his "official brethren;" has therefore reverted to his first plan and asks that the enclosed letter be laid...
Number of Images: 2

56. [Document, 1830 November 26]

Name: Jay, Augusta McVickar (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: November 26, 1830
Summary: Enclosure: William Jay to Maria Jay Personal and family news. Comments on celebration of British evacuation of New York, made especially joyous this year "on account of the late revolution in France."
Number of Images: 4

57. [Document, 1830 December 18]

Name: Jay, Augusta McVickar (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: December 18, 1830
Summary: Personal and family news.
Number of Images: 2

58. [Document, 1830 April 03]

Name: Jay, Augusta McVickar (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: April 03, 1830
Summary: Personal and family news. Religious admonition. Brief P.S. from William Jay.
Number of Images: 3

59. [Document, 1830 December 07]

Name: Jay, Augusta McVickar (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: December 07, 1830
Summary: Personal and family news.
Number of Images: 2

60. [Document, 1830 August 11]

Name: Jay, Augusta McVickar (Author) Jay, Maria (Addressee)
Date: August 11, 1830
Summary: Personal and family news.
Number of Images: 2

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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.]

21. [Document, 1845 October 02]

22. [Document, 1844 February 25]

23. [Document, 1843 February 27]

24. [Document, 1843 October 31]

25. [Document, 1843 October 31]

26. [Document, 1843 April 15]

27. [Document, 1842 November 15]

28. [Document, 1839 September 11]

29. [Document, 1839 January 07]

30. [Document, 1838 July 04]

31. [Document, 1838 March 11]

32. [Document, 1838 December 24]

33. [Document, 1836 August 22]

34. [Document, 1835 October 20]

35. [Document, 1835 August 07]

36. [Document, 1834 August 16]

37. [Document, 1833 August 31]

38. [Document, 1833 May 26]

39. Document, 1832 n.d.

40. [Document, 1832 October 20]

41. [Document, 1832 June 09]

42. [Document, 1832 May 11]

43. [Document, 1832 June 21]

44. [Document, 1832 June 05]

45. [Document, 1832 June 02]

46. [Document, 1832 August 18]

47. [Document, 1832 August 10]

48. [Document, 1832 August 23]

49. [Document, 1832 January 02]

50. [Document, 1832 October 27]

51. [Document, 1831 April 06]

52. [Document, 1831 April 06]

53. [Document, 1831 March 07]

54. Document, 1830 n.d. - 1840 n.d.

55. [Document, 1830 April 08]

56. [Document, 1830 November 26]

57. [Document, 1830 December 18]

58. [Document, 1830 April 03]

59. [Document, 1830 December 07]

60. [Document, 1830 August 11]