# John Jay — Hamilton character guide

> John Jay in Hamilton by Mary P. Hamlin.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Jay, Judge Jay, Chief Justice Jay

**First appearance:** 0005-act-ii

## Who they are

The Chief Justice whose legal gravity and public standing make him a quiet but decisive presence in the battles surrounding Hamilton.

## Relationships

### [Alexander Hamilton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hamilton_se/characters/alexander_hamilton)

_professional_

Political ally and co-author of the Federalist Papers, working closely on legal and governmental affairs.

### [Betsy Hamilton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hamilton_se/characters/betsy_hamilton)

_social_

Polite social acquaintance through Hamilton's political circles, with occasional correspondence.

### [Thomas Jefferson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hamilton_se/characters/thomas_jefferson)

_professional_

Colleagues in government, but with differing visions that lead to polite but firm disagreements.

### [Alexander Hamilton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hamilton_se/characters/alexander_hamilton)

_professional_

Political ally and co-author of the Federalist Papers, working closely on legal and governmental affairs.

### [Betsy Hamilton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hamilton_se/characters/betsy_hamilton)

_social_

Polite social acquaintance through Hamilton's political circles, with occasional correspondence.

### [Thomas Jefferson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hamilton_se/characters/thomas_jefferson)

_professional_

Colleagues in government, but with differing visions that lead to polite but firm disagreements.

### [Betsy Hamilton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hamilton_se/characters/betsy_hamilton)

_social_

Polite social acquaintance through Hamilton's political circles, with occasional correspondence.

### [Alexander Hamilton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hamilton_se/characters/alexander_hamilton)

_professional_

Political ally and co-author of the Federalist Papers, working closely on legal and governmental affairs.

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