Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
Title
[Document, 1781 January 11]
Abstract
Transcription of document 7799. Has borrowed from Cabarrus about $30,000. Can borrow no more from him or others without giving assurance of speedy repayment. Spain still owes $25,615 on the promise of $150,000. Jay also has not received his back salary. Hopes Franklin can do something for him. The negotiation with Spain at a standstill.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
January 11, 1781
Physical Description
2 pages
Language
English
Library Location
Browse Location’s Digital Content
Also In
The papers of John Jay
Persistent URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/c4vz-t634