1To George Washington from John Jay, 17 April 1789 (Washington Papers)
The Day after my last Letter to you of the 14 Inst. was written, Mr Benson informed me that...
2From John Jay to George Washington, 17 April 1789 (Jay Papers)
The Day after my last Letter to you of the 14 Inst. was written, M r Benson informed me that...
3To George Washington from John Jay, 14 April 1789 (Washington Papers)
On my Return last Evening from a Fortnights absence in the country, I was informed that proper...
4From John Jay to George Washington, 14 April 1789 (Jay Papers)
On my Return last Evening from a Fortnight’s Absence in the Country, I was informed that proper...
5From John Jay to C. W. F. Dumas, 9 March 1789 (Jay Papers)
Among other Letters w h . I have had the pleasure of rec g . from you, there is one of the 27 th...
6To Thomas Jefferson from John Jay, 9 March 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Since the thirteenth Day of September nine States have not been represented in Congress, and...
7To George Washington from John Jay, 1 March 1789 (Washington Papers)
Reflecting that our wishes to see you here, would probably soon be gratified, it occurred to me...
8From John Jay to George Washington, 1 March 1789 (Jay Papers)
Reflecting that our Wishes to see you here, would probably soon be gratified, it occurred to me...
9From John Jay to Arthur St. Clair, 28 January 1789 (Jay Papers)
I was a few Days ago honored with yours of the 13 of last Month. It contains much important...
10To John Adams from John Jay, 23 January 1789 (Adams Papers)
Having read in the Papers of to Day, an Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman in France to one at...
11From John Jay to Benjamin Rush, 23 January 1789 (Jay Papers)
Your Recommendation adds to increases the number of considerations which induce me to wish well...
12From John Jay to John Adams, 23 January 1789 (Jay Papers)
Having read in the Papers of to Day, an Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman in France to one at...
13From John Jay to John Adams, 16 January 1789 (Jay Papers)
You will recieve this at a Moment, when you will again find yourself surrounded by your amiable...
14From John Jay to Jeremiah Wadsworth, 13 January 1789 (Jay Papers)
M rs Jay having been informed by a Gentleman who lately passed thro one of your Towns, (I think...
15To Thomas Jefferson from John Jay, 15 December 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
New York, 15 Dec. 1788. Introduces the bearer, “Mr. Johnston, a citizen of this state, and a...
16From John Jay to Peter T. Curtenius, 10 December 1788 (Jay Papers)
Instead of presenting a particular account against the State for my Services as one of their...
17From John Jay to Thomas Jefferson, 25 November 1788 (Jay Papers)
on considering the Nature and necessity of the Extra Expences with which You think the united...
18To Thomas Jefferson from John Jay, 25 November 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
My last to you was dated the 23d. September last. It mentioned my having received your Letters of...
19To Thomas Jefferson from John Jay, 25 November 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
On considering the nature and necessity of the Extra Expences with which You think the united...
20From John Jay to Diego de Gardoqui, 17 October 1788 (Jay Papers)
I have the honor of informing you that it as Congress think ^have deemed^ it expedient in the...
21From John Jay to William Carmichael, 23 September 1788 (Jay Papers)
I have had the Honor of rec g & communicating to Congress your Letter of the 29 April last, as...
22To Thomas Jefferson from John Jay, 23 September 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
My last to you was dated the 9th. June, since which I have been honored with yours of the 4th....
23To George Washington from John Jay, 21 September 1788 (Washington Papers)
Your Ideas relative to the Diffusion of Intelligence and useful Information by means of news...
24From John Jay to George Washington, 21 September 1788 (Jay Papers)
Your Ideas relative to the Diffusion of Intelligence and useful Information by means of news...
25Report on the Transportation of British Convicts to the United States, 13 September 1788 (Jay Papers)
The Secretary of the United States for the Department of foreign Affairs, to whom was referred...
On the 12 th . October last Congress was pleased, on a Report from the Board of Treasury, to...
The Secretary of the United States for the Department of foreign Affairs, to whom was referred a...
28From John Jay to Lafayette, 1 September 1788 (Jay Papers)
The Society in this City for promoting the Manumission of Slaves & c . were much pleased to find...
29From John Jay to Bourgoing, 29 August 1788 (Jay Papers)
accept my thanks for the obliging Letter which you did me the Honor to write on the 8 May last by...
30New York Ratifying Convention. Circular Letter to the Governors of the Several States, 26 July 1788 (Hamilton Papers)
Poughkeepsie, New York, July 26, 1788. “We the members of the Convention of this State, have...
31John Jay’s Draft of the Circular Letter from the Convention of the State of New York to the Governors of the Several … (Jay Papers)
We the members of the Convention of this State, have deliberately and maturely considered the...
proposition of Yesterday read Jay rises—not to debate— yesterday gave the fullest Assurances that...
Jay— Most ardently wishes & hopes the business might be so carried thro’—it is no more a...
34To George Washington from John Jay, 23 July 1788 (Washington Papers)
I wrote to you a few Days ago and inclosed a copy of certain Propositions, or mode of...
35From John Jay to George Washington, 23 July 1788 (Jay Papers)
I wrote to you a few Days ago and enclosed a Copy of certain Propositions, or mode of adoption—...
[ JJ seconds Melancton Smith’s motion for an amendment for an eight-year presidential term not...
M r . Jay Standing Troops will be enlisted during the war—If they have command of the Mil[iti] a...
[A committee discusses the draft of Melancton Smith’s conditional ratification proposal that...
39From John Jay to George Washington, 17 [i.e., 18] July 1788 (Jay Papers)
Since my arrival here I have written you two or three hasty Letters— being constantly involved in...
40To George Washington from John Jay, 17 July 1788 (Washington Papers)
Since my arrival here I have written you two or three hasty letters—being constantly involved in...
Jay— no difficulty—first take a vote &c a as Ham[ilton]—… Jay— cannot be before us till after the...
42Extract from Jonathan Elliot’s Debates, 16 July 1788 (Jay Papers)
[ JJ joined the debate in support of John Sloss Hobart’s motion for adjournment, urging the...
Jay— ment[io] ns a few reasons [for adjournment]— Lans g . supposes it would increase heats— some...
M r . Jay. Have not misapp[lie] d .— the levying of taxes in a diff[eren] t . way—&— the hands of...
Jay— It must be evident from the prop[osition] s — that they wish to accommodate—& pledge...
46Extract from John McKesson’s Notes of Debates, 15 July 1788 (Jay Papers)
M r . Jay We are endeavouring to agree— Gen t See we have brot forth valuable Amendm ts . Cannot...
[Melancton Smith moved to amend John Jay’s motion for ratification to have the Constitution...
M r . Jay. Went to the Committee disposed to accomd n .—pro[position] s . were received dictated—...
49Extract from Francis Childs’s Debates, 11 July 1788 (Jay Papers)
[On 10 July Lansing proposed a threefold scheme of amendments: 1) explanatory; 2) conditional;...
M r . Jay A proposition That the Constitution should be so far ratified as to go into Operation...