John Jay
34 documents
Payment of Arrearages of Pensions
The sums allowed to invalids for arrearages of pensions are regulated by circumstances and are intended to be in full to the day of the date of the certificate in each case. From that day also it was …
Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235)Genet affair
Letter from John Jay to Alexander Hamilton. Asks that Hamilton and Knox have a certificate concerning Genet's statement printed in the Philadelphia papers. As soon as Jay and King receive it, they …
John Jay PapersHold Hostilities in Abeyance Pending Negotiations
Jay tells Hamilton that all hostilities between the U.S. and Britain should be held in abeyance until the present negotiations between the two countries are concluded. Current positions on the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Extract of a Letter from John Jay Concerning U.S.-British Relations
Jay stated opinion on Simecoe's "hostile measure" and current negotiations.
Josiah Bartlett Papers, ACC 1940-1943.America as an Asylum to the Oppressed of Europe
John Jay reflects on the war, discord, and oppression he witnesses while in London and hopes that America might become an asylum to the oppressed peoples of the world.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDiscussion of Commissioners' Powers to Settle Damage Claims Arising from Jay Treaty Negotiations
Letter, discusses the powers and aims of commissioners in deciding claims for losses or damages relative to the Treaty of Peace [apparently referring to the Treaty of Paris which ended the …
John Jay PapersDesirability of presidential speech
Letter, discusses desirability of Presidential speech opposing unidentified concern.
John Jay PapersRecommendation of David Jones
Jay recommends his private secretary David Jones, son of the Comptroller, to be one of Hamilton's aides.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRank in Relation to Other Major Generals, Etc.
Jay inquires as to Hamilton's rank in relation to the other Major Generals in the provisional Army and recommends former loyalist Warren De Lancey to lead a Company in said Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersFortifying the Port of New York
Relative to the plan for fortifying the port of New York, Jay has provided $500 for the perfecting of a survey of the shores and waters. After the survey is completed, General Clarkson, Colonel Burr, …
Alexander Hamilton PapersAssistance in Fortifying the Port of New York
Jay agrees with Hamilton that engineers should be involved in the fortifications project. He notes also that the appropriations have been provided by the national government so the project must …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
