1To Thomas Jefferson from John Hay, 15 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
At the command of a very numerous meeting of the Citizens of this Towns held this day, whereat I had the honor to preside—I am commanded to send You their several resolves— This I do with the more pleasure as they perticularly express their approbation of the conduct of the Executive on the late alarming situation of our affairs regarding foreign relations—With much respect and personal regard...
2To Thomas Jefferson from John Hay, 12 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Being fully persuaded that any information given you of Capt; Lewis, will be acceptable, I take the Liberty to announce You, that I have lately learnt, that a Letter has come to hand at St Charles, from his Sioux Interpreter one Dorion to his son, letting him know, that they wintered fifty Leagues above the mandanes; as the persons who acquainted me of this are very respectable men, I do not...
3To Thomas Jefferson from John Hay, with Jefferson’s Instructions, 1 April 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond, 1 Apr. 1780 . In consequence of executive’s request in reply to Hay’s previous application to borrow 500 lbs. of powder from the state, John Fisher has been sent to Williamsburg for a final answer. The powder is wanted for an “armed vessel now lying at four Mile Creek” she will sail in about eight days. Powder will be replaced in a reasonable time. Signed by John Hay. Countersigned:...