Name
Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Title
[Document, 1780 May 15]
Abstract
Best way to weaken England is to hit her trade. If possible, see if you can get ships to intercept the West India Fleet, as England needs the sailors from same for a "press" to man the Channel Fleet. Surprised Spain has not thought of this herself. Something should be done about Portugal, as her ports are "as advantageous to England" as her own. The allies should insist upon one rule for all or for none. The expedition for the West Indies looks well.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
May 15, 1780
Physical Description
4 pages
Language
English
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Browse Location’s Digital Content
Also In
The papers of John Jay
Persistent URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/qzkt-fv15