John Jay Papers
15 documents
Publication concerning the Genet Affair
Letter from Secretary Hamilton to Secretary Knox, discussing publication concerning Genet Affair and their certificate which is to be attached.
John Jay PapersGenet 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 PapersMistaken Information Regarding Indian Land Negotiations
Secretary Pickering discusses mistaken information about negotiations for Indian land with Governor John Jay of New York.
John Jay 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 PapersCession of Indian Lands
Letter from the Secretary of War to the Governor of New York, discussion the cession of Indian land to the United States via treaty.
John Jay PapersCommissioners' allowance for treaties
Letter from the Secretary of War to the Governor of New York. Secretary Knox discusses the allowance paid commissioners for holding treaties with the Indians.
John Jay PapersDiscussion of Officer Appointments, & Pardon
Letter, discusses appointment of officers to new companies and corps; asks for pardon for a young man convicted of forging a check.
John Jay PapersDefense of Ports and Hamilton's Role
Letter; mentions defense of ports and Hamilton's role; mentions volunteer companies and appointments to command.
John Jay PapersNew York Appropriations Not to Be Used for Fortifications
Letter, advises Hamilton that appropriations by the New York Legislature are not to be used for the construction of fortifications. The legislature has ordered that all further expenditures for …
John Jay PapersFortifications of New York
Letter, discusses fortifications in the vicinity of New York City.
John Jay PapersRegarding Transfer of Provisional Army Lieutenant to Permanent Regiment
Discusses the transfer of a lieutenant, Joseph C. Cooper, in the 12th Regiment of the provisional army to a permanent appointment in one of the "established" [old or permanent] regiments.
John Jay PapersRegarding French Prisoners Held at New York
Letter, discusses French prisoners in New York City jail and their proper treatment.
John Jay PapersDiscussion of Retention of Major Rensselaer in the Army
Letter, discusses the retention of Major Solomon Van Rensselaer in the army; contains Jay's own recommendation and refers to those of others.
John Jay Papers
