91David Humphreys to John Jay, 8 January 1790 (Washington Papers)
I am commanded by the President of the United States of America to send to you some Papers which have just come to him, and which are of a nature highly interesting to the Community. His object is to avail himself of your opinion, relative to the measures which should be adopted in consequence of this Communication. I have the honor to be with perfect respect &c. N.B. the above letter was from...
92To John Jay from Rufus King, 12 November 1796 (Jay Papers)
I take the Liberty to introduce to you M r . Macdonald and M r . Rich the british commissioners in the Debt Questions; the former is a Barrister of Eminence, and M r . Rich, who has for many years past resided in Holland, is a merchant of irreproachable Character— both are Esteemed to be men of fair & honorable Reputation— That such Characters are appointed on this Occasion may be considered...
93To John Jay from William Scott, 10 September 1794 (Jay Papers)
I have the Honor of sending the Paper drawn up by D r Nicholl & myself— It is longer and more particular than perhaps you meant—but it appeared to be an Error on the better Side rather to be too minute than to be ^too^ reserved in the Information We had to give— And it will be in your Excellency’s Power either to apply the whole or such Parts as may appear more immediately pertinent to the...
94To John Jay from Sarah Livingston Jay, 4 June 1792 (Jay Papers)
I sent my packet for you yesterday to Cap tn . Cahoon, but as he does not sail until this day I send you Loudon’s paper which contains some farther accounts respecting the Otsego votes. It is M r . Jones’s opinion that the legality of them does not admit a question — The people of Otsego, alarmed at what they think are attempts to violate ^their^ rights have deputized Jacob Morris to come to...
95To John Jay from Sarah Livingston Jay, 7 July 1794 (Jay Papers)
M r . Le Roy tells me that a ship will sail for Amsterdam tomorrow, & as I cannot hear of any destined for England, I have determined to write you a few lines being sensible how grateful it will be to you to hear of the continued health & welfare of your family & friends— Maria Ann & William have been ten days at Rye with their Uncle & Aunt— little Sarah & myself are alone, sister Ridley not...
96From George Washington to John Jay, 21 December 1795 (Washington Papers)
Your two letters of the 14th instant came duly to hand. With respect to Mr Pickman, I beg you to be persuaded that if all things in his favor are equal, your mentioning of him will have its weight. But, in appointments of the sort he solicits, many matters must be attended to; and as I am sure we have the same wishes respecting them—namely—to fix on characters who, under all circumstances, are...
97To John Jay from David Humphreys, 7 January 1790 (Jay Papers)
In consequence of the conversation which I had the honor to hold with you a few days ago, & of having reported the substance of it to the President; I now take the liberty to acquaint you, that he will meet the two Houses of Congress tomorrow morning at 11 OClock, in the Senate Chamber. I know it is his only wish that you should act on the subject of our conversation, in the manner which shall...
98To John Jay from Thomas Jefferson, 12 July 1793 (Jay Papers)
The President of the United States, being desirous of asking the advice of the Judges of the Supreme Court of the United States, on certain matters of great public concern, requests your attendance at this place on Thursday the 18 th . instant. It is on his particular charge that I have the honor of informing you of this. I have that of being with sentiments of great respect and esteem, Sir,...
99To John Jay from Sarah Livingston Jay, 14 November 1790 (Jay Papers)
Last thursday evening Gov r . Langdon waited upon me to give me tidings of you— he told me that himself & Lady had but just arrived & were to leave N. York on saturday— as I thought his early attention ^to me^ proceeded from his regard for you, I was solicitous to shew them civility in return; & therefore waited upon M rs . L[angdon] in the morning, & requested them to take tea & pass that...
100To John Jay from Philip Schuyler, 29 June 1792 (Jay Papers)
We have been advised that You are to dine at Lansinghburgh to morrow,— and have taken measures to ascertain. If confirmed a very respectable number of the Citizens have deputed Eight or ten Gentlemen to meet you at Marshals ferry, and to Conduct you thro the City, to my house where you will be so good as to Accept a bed.— We wish If possible that you could be at the Ferry at Six o Clock I am...
101To John Jay from Sarah Livingston Jay, [18 April 1794] (Jay Papers)
Your letter of yesterday gave me reason to think that one from me w d . hardly reach you before you left Philadelphia from the one I’ve this inst t . received you think I may write how my d r . M r . Jay is it possible? The Utmost exertion I can make is to be silent— excuse me if I have not philosophy or Patriotism to do more— I heard of the nomination yesterday— so did the Children— the paper...
102To John Jay from George Washington, 14 July 1789 (Jay Papers)
I find myself incompetent to form any decided opinion upon the paper I received from you the other day without having a view of the transactions which have been had with the Spanish Minister. I wish also to know whether, if the negotiations are renewed, it can be made to appear from any thing that that Gentl[ema]n has said, as the result of an advance towards it from him, in his official...
103To John Jay from Richard Lawrence, 27 January 1797 (Jay Papers)
Thine of 23 d ins t . forwarded by the Mayor I have just received, with the warrant for 1000 Dollars and a Copy of the Act, and in observing the Contents am induced to make the following remarks— I am Sensible of the propriety of thy observation on the necessity of economy in the distribution of this Money; and shall therefore carefully observe the same; and assure thee it is not an Object of...
104To John Jay from William Cushing, 18 June 1795 (Jay Papers)
I heartily congratulate you, on your return to your own country, after the fatigues of the Seas, & your exertions abroad for its prosperity, I hope, without injury to your health. What the treaty is, ^is^ not come to us with authenticity; but whatever it be, in its beginning, middle or end, you must expect to be mauled by the Sons of bluntness and—, one ^of^ the kinds of rewards which good men...
105To John Jay from Matthew Robinson, 17 June 1792 (Jay Papers)
Understanding there is a Vessel going soon from Newport to New-York reminded me of my Promise to Your Honour of inclosing my attested Copy of the first Act of Incorporation of the first Emigrants to this State from the Persecut ns . at Salem taken from the first Book of Records call’d “The old leather Book”. Also an Attested Copy of a Bill of Divorce from John Coggeshal one of the first...
106To John Jay from George Washington, 6 March 1792 (Jay Papers)
Your favor of the 27 th . of Jan y . came safely to hand (but not by Judge Cushing) as did your letter of the 23 d . of September for which I thank you. — It is with pleasure I congratulate you on the increase of your family and the restoration of health to M rs . Jay— both of w h . events we have heard M r . B—’s motion, alluded to in your letter of the 27 th . of Jan y
107To John Jay from Timothy Pickering, 23 January 1797 (Jay Papers)
You will have seen the President’s message to Congress relative to French affairs. The letter to M r . Pinckney to which the President refers, I now do myself the honor to inclose. I have taken the liberty to use your name in the investigation of the French claims to our gratitude—and your sentiments also; sometimes quoting, but in other cases not distinguishing by the usual marks; the...
108To John Jay from Grenville, 7 October 1794 (Jay Papers)
It shall certainly be my object to hasten as much as possible the examination & consideration of the Contre projet which I have received from you. But on such attention as I have hitherto been able to give to it I find so much new matter, and so much variation in the form & substance of the Articles proposed in the projet, that I am very apprehensive the discussion of these points will of...
109To John Jay from Edmund Randolph, 19 April 1794 (Jay Papers)
I do myself the honor of informing you, that I have this moment received an official notification, that the senate have advised and consented to your appointment as Envoy Extraordinary of the United States, to his Britannic Majesty. A commission is passing thro’ the ordinary course; and will be forwarded to you, immediately on its completion. I write at present, merely to give you the earliest...
110From Alexander Hamilton to John Jay, 18 December 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
Your favours of the 26 of November & 16 instant have duly come to hand. I am ashamed that the former has remained so long unacknowleged; though I am persuaded my friends would readily excuse my delinquencies could they appreciate my situation. Tis not the load of proper official business that alone engrosses me; though this would be enough to occupy any man. Tis not the extra attentions I am...
111From George Washington to John Jay, 11 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
A few days ago I was conversing with you on the points contained in the enclosed queries, when a Gentleman coming in put an end to the conversation. As it is my earnest wish to adopt such a line of conduct as shall be judged most likely to secure essentials without being exposed more than is unavoidable to the charge of too much reserve on the one hand, or too much familiarity on the other, I...
112To John Jay from Lansdowne, 31 July 1795 (Jay Papers)
I know that Sir Francis Baring has the honour to be well known to you, which of course is enough to reccommend his Son to you, but I flatter myself a Line from me will be no disservice to him, especially if I am to judge by the comparative weight, which your reccommendation will always have with me; he is in truth a most respectable young Man, & I have no doubt, if he lives, will prove a Man...
113To John Jay from Alexander Hamilton, 3 September 1792 (Jay Papers)
The proceedings at Pittsburgh, which you will find stated in the enclosed paper and other incidents, in the Western parts of this state, announce so determined and persevering a spirit of opposition to the laws, as in my opinion to render a vigorous exertion of the powers of government indispensable. I have communicated this opinion to the President and I doubt not his impressions will accord...
114To John Jay from Benjamin Rush, 9 July 1796 (Jay Papers)
The bearer of this letter is Caleb Lownes—a respectable Merchant of our city, and a gentleman to whom the science of Morals, and humanity owe great obligations.— He visits your city in Order to impart to the Commissioners for building your penitentiary house, the result of his experience in the Construction and government of our own. Your station, but what are more, your principles & feelings...
115Alexander Hamilton and Henry Knox to John Jay, 29 November 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
Notwithstanding the information of this Morning respecting the Insertion in Dunlap’s Paper on Monday, certain reasons determine us rather to return to you the Paper with our certificate. You will find that we have altered nothing material to your purpose. The omission of what concerned the President has proceeded from a scruple about official propriety. We are with respect & esteem Dr Sir ...
116To John Jay from Rufus King, 2 May 1794 (Jay Papers)
I have not been able to decide in the affirmative: the equality of parties in the Senate, the uncertainty when we shall close the present session, and the present ignorance of the Time when we shall meet again, added to domestic considerations dissuade from the Measure— I need not say that personal attachment & friendship would be gratified in accompanying you, nor will I affect to suppose...
117To John Jay from William Short, 7 January 1795 (Jay Papers)
I had the honor of recieving by the last English mail your letter of the 24 th . of Nov r . & have to return your many thanks for the communication you are so good as to make me, of the signature of a treaty with H[is]. B[ritannic]. M[ajesty]. The progress of this negotiation has been flawed, with an attentive & anxious interest, by all the observing part of Europe, & more peculiarly of course...
118To John Jay from Alexander Hamilton, 4 June 1794 (Jay Papers)
The session of Congress is about to close much better than I expected— All mischievous measures have been prevented and several good ones have been established. Among these additional provisions of revenue & some of force are not the least important. But as more immediately connected with the objects of your mission you will learn with satisfaction that the bill which had passed the senate...
119From George Washington to John Jay, 19 February 1797 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 8th instant from Albany, was duly received; but not before arrangements for many nominations (amongst which that for the Naval Office in New York was one) had been made. From the character of Mr Remson, I have a very good opinion of his abilities and worth; but as his name was not among those which had been handed to me for this office, and as there seemed to be a concurrent...
120To John Jay from Peter Jay Munro, 22 April 1794 (Jay Papers)
It is impossible for me to express to you the regret with w h . I ^have^ learned your appointment at as Envoy Extraordinary to the court of London ^G. Britain^ — I am am sensible of the I importance, of the Object Mission, and that your appointment is [ prop ?] now you are the m person most proper to be sent upon this Occasion, yet ^neither my Patriotism^ my