541To John Adams from John Jay, 2 February 1786 (Adams Papers)
I lately wrote you a few hasty Lines just as the vessel which carried them was departing; and enclosed a Pamphlet containing my Correspondence with a M r Littlepage, who was formerly in my Family. The attack which produced that Pamphlet, was not only countenanced but stimulated by some of the Subjects of our good allies here. It is no Secret either to You or me that I am no favorite with them:...
542From John Jay to Yranda, 12 October 1786 (Jay Papers)
It was not until the first Day of Sepm r ^ Sep t ^ last ^ month ^ that I had the Pleasure of rec g the Letter which you did me the Honor to write on the 8 Day of March last. I remember at what Period I was in Spain, & at what Period it was that you gave unequivocal ^ me
[ JJ seconds Melancton Smith’s motion for an amendment for an eight-year presidential term not subject to reelection. ] Jay— this amend[men] t . does not leave him sufficiently independent—… Jay— will not press— hardly knows how to chuse difficulties on every hand— A Gov[ernmen] t . as it was called operated in this state 20 Years ago— The Legislature & Gov r . play d into each others hands—...
544From John Jay to George Clinton, 27 August 1779 (Jay Papers)
If New York and New Hampshire by mutual Acts of their respective Legislatures will authorize Congress to settle the Line between them, and if New York will further by Act of ^ their ^ Legislature, empower Congress to adjust the Disputes with the Hamp ^ People ^ on ^ of ^ the Grants on ^
545From John Jay to Cave Jones, 26 September 1811 (Jay Papers)
I have rec d . ^by the last Mail^ your Letter of the 18 Inst— It certainly is important that the Facts asserted by you, and denied by Doct r . Hobart should not be left doubtful, if they can be rendered clear. How long it may be advise-able to delay the Reply, they who are on the sport and know exactly all the Circumstances which have relation to it, can best decide. If the indirect...
546Address to the American Bible Society, 9 May 1822 (Jay Papers)
Our late worthy and munificent President having, since the last Anniversary of the Society, been removed to a better State; the Board of managers were pleased to elect me to succeed him— and that the State of my Health might cease to be an Objection, they have also dispensed with my personal Attendance. For the Honor they have done me by both these Marks of Attention, it gives me Pleasure to...
547From John Jay to Maria Jay Banyer, 3 January 1812 (Jay Papers)
I have rec d . your Letter of the 24 Ult; and am pleased to find you are pursuing the course you mention. Cheerfulness promotes Health, and Health promotes Cheerfulness. We are so formed, that when one part suffers, the Rest, whether corporeal or mental, are in a Degree affected by it. Hence it is the more proper that we should attend to every Indisposition, and to whatever may aggravate or...
548From John Jay to Sarah Morris, 25 May 1822 (Jay Papers)
I rec d . by this Days Mail your Letter of the 18 th . Inst. on the Subject of an Instrument of Writing from you to your Brother Col. Morris, respecting some of the Priviledges secured to you by your Fathers Will. That Instrument has not been committed to my Care— nor have I seen it— nor been informed of its Contents— I presume that your Brother would on your ^if^ Requested, readily give you a...
549From John Jay to Rufus King, 19 November 1794 (Jay Papers)
I sent by the Packet the Fruit of my negociation—a Treaty— I wish I could go with it, as well that I might again be in my own Country, as that I might answer Questions on the Subjects. The Draft has undergone several Editions, with successive alterations additions &c a .— this shews that Time and Trouble have not been spared — I have just finished a hasty Letter to M r Randolph — it will be...
550To George Washington from John Jay, 4 May 1779 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed Act of Congress of the 1st Inst., authorizes your Excellency to call upon Massachusetts-Bay for the Continental Cannon lent to that State. I am directed to inform you that if you want Specie for secret Service, you may draw for any Sum, or Sums to the amount of two thousand Guineas upon the treasurer who will pay the same. I have the Honor to be with the greatest Respect & Esteem...