Columbia University Libraries: Rare Book and Manuscript Library
31 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 PapersShould the U.S. Send another Minister to France after the treatment M. Pickney received [?]
Document, discusses whether or not the United States should send another minister to France, after the ill treatment Mr. Pinckney received from the Directorate.
General CollectionNegotiations with France
Letter, discusses process of negotiations between US and France.
General CollectionDefense Against French Depredations
Discusses the likely need to hold a session of Congress to pass resolutions relating to the defense of trade and the coast against French depredations.
General Collection[Memo discussing negotiation and war with France.]
Document, memorandum advises care in negotiating with France.
General CollectionOfficers for the Provisional Army
Letter, discusses the appointment of officers for the new provisional army.
Special MS Collection, Berol.Discussion 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 PapersRegarding furloughs to military officers
Disapproves with McHenry promising furloughs to officers.
MS Collection, Hamilton.Recruiting instructions and officer appointments
Discusses recruiting instructions and officer appointments.
MS Collection, Hamilton.New 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 PapersGeneral plan for land and naval forces
Discusses need for a general plan for land and naval forces.
MS Collection, Hamilton.Fortifications of New York
Letter, discusses fortifications in the vicinity of New York City.
John Jay PapersEligibility of Mr. Francis, Poor State of Supply System and Other Matters
Hamilton discusses the employment of Mr. Williams and the incompetency of Mr. Francis. He expresses concerns about the inadequate nature of the supply system, which fails to deliver goods in a timely …
MS Collection, Hamilton.
