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"In relation to Foreign Nations." Draft of Federalist #64
Date:
ca. 1788
Object Number:
MSS.JohnJayPapers.1

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Box
1910-1930
Tin
1920-1950
Salesman's sample kit
1890-1930
Pinback button
1940
Badge
1907
George Clinton Commemorative Medal
1927
"21"
Coin:...1639
Ribbon
ca. 1889
Shirt
1895-1900
Medicine chest
1780-1830
Thread winding implement
ca. 1872
Paperweight
1911-1930
Box/ bottle/ food
1906-1920
Pen wipe/ tobacco
1890-1920
Ink stand
1881-1920
Pinback button
1896-1910
Ribbon
2001
Bella for senate
1976
Bottle w/label: Osgood's India Cholagogue New York
1840-1860
The Game of Sir Hinkle Funny-Duster
ca. 1903
Game of Messenger Boy
ca. 1897
Game of the Man in the Moon
1901
Spring Clip
1880-1920
Souvenir token
1933
Pen wipe/ tobacco
1912-1930
Insignia
1880-1920
Civil War token
1863
Political souvenir
1904
Cane
ca. 1876
Coin: half dollar, California's Diamond Jubilee, 1923
Toy settee
1880-1920
Magic lantern slide and frame
1880-1910
Pince-nez and case
ca. 1870
Young People's Geographical Game
ca. 1890
Box
1880-1910
Washing supplies
1910-1940
Pin
1910-1940
Pinback button
1940
Button
2000
Campaign medal
1948
SHERRY'S 1890
New-York Historical Society Centennial Medal
1904
Medal w/pin-back
1900
Medal
ca. 1913
Fire engine condenser case of the Clinton Fire Company No. 41
ca. 1842
Coat
1941-1945
Protection H & M
1888
Lt. Peter C. Martin FDNY Rescue 2
2002
Napkin
1980-2000
Travel/ medallion
1930-1950
Pinback button
1896-1910
Button
United States Marine Corps
ca. 1960-1980
Mechanical box: organ grinder
ca. 1850
Ink stand
1900-1930
The Performing Sea-Lion
1899
Miniature lamp base
1875-1925
The Letter Carrier
ca. 1890
Re-elect Nadler for Congress...He's on our side
ca. 1990
Toy
1955-1990
Photographic equipment
1890-1910
Pinback button
1995-2000
Civil War token
ca. 1863
Dog Eat Dog: A Game of Production, Pollution & Profit
1999
Matchbook
1942
Bar token: Ellis Hotel
20th c.
Collection of buildings & scenery
1870-1910
Walking-stick
1900-1920
Note pad
1893
Connecticut State Building Commemorative Medal
1926
Powder horn
1756
Paperweight
1919
Bottle/ food
1950-1970
Pen wipe/ tobacco
1890-1920
Badge/ tag
1910-1930
Lantern slide
1924-1930
Fort Ticonderoga Commemorative Medal
1955
Medal
1909
3 coins: Chalmer's Annapolis,2-Shilling,1 Sixpence, 1783
Ribbon
ca. 1902
Advertising ribbon with document
1850-1890
Miniature cash box
1900-1930
Forage cap
1864-1882
Fabric Samples
1950-1970
Watch Face
1880-1940
Box
1940-1960
Hats off to the USA
2001-2002
Pin
1896-1920
Medal: image of George Washington
1933
Seryna
ca. 1990-2007
Pin-back button
1970-1980
Miniature mirror
1900-1930
Miniature dolls (pair)
1850-1880
Fireman's belt fragment: exempt 1st Vice President Assn.
1850-1900
Round the World with Nellie Bly
ca. 1890
Pin-back button
1972-1973
Perfume Sample
1970-2000
Pen wipe/ tobacco
1890-1920
Pinback button
1896-1910
Civil War token
1863
Ribbon
ca. 1900
Pencil sharpener
1930-1948
Spoon
1750-1850
Lady's costume: 1775
ca. 1960
Apple parer
1856
Magic lantern slide
1880-1910
Game of Four and Twenty Blackbirds
1908
Flint-lock Tower musket w/ bayonet and sling British Brown Bess, 3rd Model Bruce Bazelon, 1988
1750-1764
Unscrew th War Machine/Oct.21 Washington, D.C.
1967
Tin/ Food
1930-1960
Optical
1940-1960
Badge/ medal
1920-1930
Historical memorabilia
1930-1960
United States Centennial Commission Medal
1876
Political button
1992
Doll shoes (pair)
Ribbon
ca. 1858
East Side West Side Wants Willkie
Ship model (hull and oars)
1875-1900
Dress hat
1918-1945
Pin-back button
ca. 1978
Sign
1890-1940
Box/ Collar
1866-1910
Tobacco/ cigar ribbon
1880-1920
Collar or cuff stud
1896-1920
Win the war quicker with Dewey and Bricker
1944
Chikubu
ca. 1960-1980
Cufflinks
ca. 1950-1960
Doll
1920-1940
Doll
1750-1800
Spatula or scoop
ca. 1700-1800
Sliced Birds Improved: A Companion to Sliced Animals
ca. 1880
Box/ Collar
1869-1910
Box
1890-1920
Tobacco premium
1890-1920
Pinback button
1944-48
Civil War token
1863
Holland Society Medal
1904
The "Golden Rod" Puzzle
1930-1950
American Declaration of War
ca. 1917
Badge in case
Powder horn w/ strap & stopper
1773
Purse
1825-1875
Die
1800-1838
Broiler
1760-1783
Paperweight
ca. 1890-1900
Pinback button
1910-1940
Trade Sign
1880-1900
Relic
1890-1920
Swizzle stick
1950-1990
Abraham Lincoln Reunion Medal
1909
"EAST SIDE/WEST SIDE/WANTS WILLKIE"
Donald Trump paper doll
2016
Walking-stick
1860-1890
Fire Engine Picture Puzzle
ca. 1880
Doll's bed
1840-1880
Model of the Ocean Packet "Albion"
ca. 1928
Identification card
2001
Button
1972
Hardware/ household
1920-1940
Button
1968
Tag
1900-1940
The Transport of Memory
1999
Ribbon
ca. 1901
Game of Flags
ca. 1895-1900
Miniature ship model
1910-1940
Miniature box
1960-1980
Sash
1910-1920
The Game of Fish Pond
ca. 1890
Bottle/Liquor
1890-1910
Napkin
1980-2000
Food spear
1940-1960
Elevated train sign
1870-1955
Token
1915
H.J. Heinz Company 70th Anniversary Medal
1939
The Biltmore New York
Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 Commemorative Medal
1876
Button: No Third Term
Garrison cap
1942-1945
Cigar box with coffin plates
1917-1920
Ammunition box
ca. 1862
Paperweight
1890-1920
Pinback button
1906
Medicine
1980-2000
Bar Tray
1930-1950
Pinback button
1970-2000
Stevenson/Kefauver
Abe/Hirschfeld/for U.S.Senate
1964
Apothecary bottle with stopper
1880-1920
Sugar cutter
1790-1840
Section of water pipe in frame
1770-1800
Sword and scabbard
1829-1831
Young Folk's Cube Puzzle: Little Bo Peep
ca. 1875
Sewing Supplies
1890-1920
Lotion jar
1930-1960
Travel
1900-1940
Collar or cuff stud
1896-1920
Emery board
ca. 1960-1970
Ribbon
ca. 1894
Commemorative cane
ca. 1899
Coin : half dollar, Columbian Expos. Chicago 1893
Toy kast
1825-1875
Gentleman's costume: 1665
ca. 1961
Lead fragment excavated at a Revolutionary War site
1760-1783
Game of Go-Bang
ca. 1890
Sewing Needles
1890-1930
Pencil/ Food
1930-1950
Playing card
1940-1960
Coffee mill
1880-1910
Mug
ca. 1980
Medallion in box: light, liberty and law...1866
1867
Fred's
New-York Historical Society Centennial Medal
1904
Campaign pin
1896
Pie crimper
ca. 1800-1850
Diaphragm mimeograph
1902
Dress hat
1930-1945
Blue vs. Gray - The Civil War Card Game: North
1990-2004
Box/ Food
1890-1930
Box/ Food
1906-1920
Tobacco
1970-2000
Pinback button
1980-2000
John Paul Jones Plaquette
1906
Barnum & Bailey poster "Imre Kiralfy’s Columbus",1891
1891
Stamp
1900-1940
Marquis de Lafayette Medallion
ca. 1800
Bottle w/label: Dr. Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry
1840-1850
Gavel made from tree planted by Alexander Hamilton
1908
Parlor Football Game
1891
Medicine
1920-1950
Lotion jar
1900-1920
Tobacco
1880-1890
Pin
1920-1930
Hard Times token
1837
Ribbon
ca. 1873
Commemorative cane
ca. 1858
Magic lantern slide
1880-1910
Lady's costume: 1840's
ca. 1957
Memorial token
1865
Jigsaw puzzle
1840-1860
Coffee mug
1999
Box
1900-1930
Pinback button
1992
Brush
1890-1930
Iron
1880-1920
Pin
1968
We want Willkie for President and Prosperity
ca. 1940
Chez Vito
Lincoln and Garfield Presidential Medalet
1881-1882
National Day of Mourning Abraham Lincoln Ribbons
1865
Trousers
1942
Miniature brazier
1875-1925
Miquelet lock
1650-1720
Paperweight
1890-1920
Coaster
1940-1970
Tobacco/ cigar ribbon
1880-1920
Pinback button
1995
Captain James Biddle Naval Medal
After 1840
Private Eyes
ca. 1983-1995
WWII student identification tag
ca. 1942
Magic lantern slide
1880-1910
Costume figurine (in box)
1920-1940
Model of hand engine
1840
The Good Old Game of Proverbs
ca. 1890
Shaving mug
1900-1930
Beer mug
1910-1940
Cosmetic Jar
1880-1910
Button
1962
Hard Times token
1837
Ribbon badge
1885-1897
Pencil sharpener
1930-1948
Fork
1790-1825
Miniature ladles (4)
1900-1930
shuttle loom
ca. 1800-1850
Gentleman's costume: 1640
ca. 1960
Ink well w/war relics: bullets, shell fragment, etc.
1850-1865
Box with needles
ca. 1840
Hair Grooming
1900-1930
Pin-back button
1910-1940
Hardware/ household
1940-1960
Plate
1909
"Senior Citizens Blow the Whistle on Crime"
1970s
Lapel button
1888
Political button
1964
Doll skirt
Ribbon
Sealing press
ca. 1917
Jenny Lind Commemorative Medal
1847
Squares (3) that belonged to John Ramage
1775-1795
Winter hat
1940-1945
Civil War token
1863
Toy/ Candy
1980-2000
Hardware/ household
1950-1970
Thimble/ laundry
1900-1940
Pinback button
1896-1910
Captain Lewis Warrington Naval Medal
1819-1885
Alo Alo
ca. 1960-1980
Embossed, hand mirror
1878
Soldier
1840-1870
Doll
1800-1850
Iron object excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
1760-1783
The Improved game of Snip, Snap, Snorum
1887
Sachet
1890-1930
Swizzle stick
1950-1990
Swizzle stick
1920-1958
Cigar box
1940-1950
Hotel Astor, Times Square- Swizzle stick
1950-1980
Token
c. 1863
The American Way
1930-1950
Miniature pedestal table
1915-1935
Welcome Home 27th New York Division Ribbon
1850-1910
"John Brown" pike
ca. 1857-1859
Crossing the Ocean
1893
Sensitizing box
1850-1870
Hat
1943-1946
Souvenir Tile/Calendar
1916
Watch Face
1910-1940
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Badge/ pin
1909
Historical souvenir
1898-1900
Maxfield Parrish Medal
1915
Pin-back button
Shopping bag
Walking-stick
1850-1870
White hat
1942
Carriage
1870-1900
Saucer fragment excavated at a Revolutionary War military camp
1760-1783
Lincoln and Johnson presidential campaign medal
1864
Medicine
1990-2000
Shopping bag
1990-2000
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Pinback button
1896-1910
Pin-back button
Fugio cent
1787
Box of crayons
1915-1940
Miniature carpet sweeper
1910-1940
Lady's costume: 1860's
ca. 1957
Spoon handles (2) excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
1760-1775
Game of Flags of All Nations
1903
Button
1980-1990
Shopping bag
1990-2000
Shoe horn
1890-1930
Pinback button
1948-1952
Pen
1980-2000
University of Paris Medal
1895
The Tower Suite
Coin: Jefferson Nickel, 1939
Pin on card: Ike
Fulton Trust Company Plaquette
1915
Plate
ca. 1850
Pie crimper
19th century
Paperweight
Fan
1890-1920
Pen wipe/ tobacco
1890-1920
Clip
1960-69
Button
ca. 1970
Captain John Paul Jones Naval Medal
1790-1863
The Checkered Game of Life
1866
Commemorative MetroCard®
2016
Skirt
1942-1946
Elephant figurine
1875-1900
Whale's tooth
1840-1860
Cigar box w/tag
1800-1850
Medicine
1906-1930
Shopping bag
1980-2000
Cigarette silk
1890-1920
Pinback button
1896-1910
Convention ribbon with envelope
1840
Ribbon
ca. 1910
Cane
2002
Miniature Furniture, American Breakfront
ca. 1983
Carved bear
1850-1900
Fragment from the "Merrimac" w/label
1860-1865
Geometrical lathe
1823
Uncle Sam's Mail
ca. 1900
Ashtray/ coin plate
1930-1960
Watch Face
1880-1940
Handkerchief
1893
Pinback button
1940
Athletic medal
1950
American Institute Medal
ca. 1890
Hamburg Heaven
Sestertius in envelope: Marcus Aurelius
Ribbon fragment
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Medal
1889
Music box
1850-1900
Field coat
1912-1918
Paperweight
ca. 1880-1920
Tobacco tin
ca. 1930
Pen wipe/ tobacco
1890-1920
Advertising
1930-1950
Ring/ food
1930-1960
My Day when I vote for Willkie
Bookmark
1878
Cookie board
1780-1830
Collec. of 6 coins: Massachusetts, Common Wealth
Apothecary bottle with stopper
1850-1900
Bayonet excavated at Fort Washington
1760-1783
Game of Golf
1896
Ashtray
1910-1940
Booklet
1939
Ticket stub
2001
Pinback button
1896-1910
white peace sign on black
ca. 1965
Ribbon
ca. 1861
Campaign cane
ca. 1896
Needle case
1780-1825
Magic lantern slide
1880-1910
Small chest
ca. 1815-1820
Presentation medal
1854
Bayonet
1750-1850
Paperweight
1890-1930
Washing supplies
1890-1930
Tip tray/ coin tray
1920-1940
Pinback button
1896-1920
Lantern slide
1924-1930
Tie clip
ca. 1956
La Cocotte
Adam J. Slemmer medallion
Probably 1861
Die
1800-1838
Powder horn
1800-1825
Burnishing tools (2)
1775-1795
Bass drum
1836
Decorating Samples
1950-1970
Pencil
1940-1960
Shopping bag
1970-2000
Thimble/ vacuum
1900-1940
Tobacco tag
1870-1930
Ike in '56
Le Périgord Park
ca. 1980-1987
Spoon
1750-1850
Wire stand in pouch
ca. 1875
Doll's coverlet
1875-1950
Fireman's belt: exempt trustee assn.
1850-1900
Choice Thoughts from Longfellow
1890
Button
1970-1975
Toy
1930-1950
Printing/ medallion
1930
Pinback button
1896-1910
Button
ca. 1965
General George Washington Military Medal
1863-1885
Lapel pin
1945
Iron cross: W.1914
Thomas Jefferson Indian Peace Medal
1863-1885
Park Drag (or Private Coach)
1903
Doll: girl in sable brown velvet gown on stand
ca. 1900
Purse
1790-1840
Set of 4 bouillon cups with covers and saucers
1890-1908
Printer's block
1860-1880
Fan
1890-1920
Optical
1940-1960
Sign
1900-1930
Music/ pencil
1930-1960
Union Pacific "Lucky Piece" Souvenir Medal
1934
Pin-back button
2009
Microscope
1960
Medal: Childrens Founders Roll
1900-1930
Ribbon
ca. 1902
4 Badges
1865
Miniature drawknife
1890-1920
Service cap
1943-1945
Civil War token
1863-1865
Fan
1911
Leg brace
ca. 1940
Music cylinder
1905-1912
Collar or cuff stud
1896-1920
The Society of Medalists 38th Issue
1948
Shoei
ca. 1960-1980
Evening bag
1910-1920
Doll furniture: desk w/key
Collection of 5 wooden dolls
1900-1940
Incense burner
ca. 1890-1940
The American Yacht: A Marine Sectional Puzzle
ca. 1895
Collar or cuff stud
1896-1920
The Society of Medalists 8th Issue
1933
La Boheme
ca. 1960-1980
Toy baseball players (2)
ca. 1930s
Doll hous furniture: book shelf
1920-1940
Doll: pink dress
1860-1900
Fire helmet: engineer A.C.
ca. 1864
The Model Ship Puzzle
ca. 1890
Sewing Souvenir
1890-1920
Box/ jewelry
1910-1940
Button hook
1890-1930
Pinback button
1952
Civil War tokens (2)
ca. 1863
Pair of doll gloves
1870-1880
Dexterity game
ca. 1920
Covered box
ca. 1775-1850
Model 1843 Hall-North Breech-Loading Percussion Carbine
1848
Model 1903 Springfield Rifle
1922
Chapeau bras with case
1872-1882
Parasol: black w/bow
1890-1920
Powder flask
1855-1870
Pin-back campaign button
1940
Button
1983
Bottle Cap
1920-1960
Plate
1916
Food spear
1940-1960

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