Met Mr. Penn, opposed the loss of so much of his patrimony publicly and privately. Family seems open and honest; will help them in any way he can. Not necessary to write to Mr. Carmichael about accounts who probably already dealt with Mr. Barclay's request, properly, as he alone authorized to settle European accounts. Has met Mr. Vaughan on Jay's recommendation. Also met Dr. Bancroft, "who merited rewards from this country which he will never get." Will resign because feels unable to do good, subject to malice of envious men and own affairs neglected. Congress afraid to dismiss army without paying men but had no money except in paper. Faction in Congress attempting his ruin; minority in numbers but assiduous. Good sense of America will prevail if government given to men believing in value of national credit. Will resign as soon as engagements fulfilled. France refused to lend last sum of money; will not bother them again. French minister should know Morris' administration saved them either a lot of money or the disgrace of abandoning American cause. Lucky that loan in Holland came through after refusal of French of 3 million livres. Not resentful, wants rather to promote commercial interests between two countries. Must show obligation felt to Dutch. Heard definitive treaty signed; unless new articles added about British West Indies, "it will be both a work of difficulty and time to carry measure that will justify your opinion of us." Sons getting excellent education [in Europe], hopes to have the comparable education in United States some day. Saw Governor Livingston at Princeton; family well except Kitty. Won't discuss acts of Congress for fixing two places of permanent residence; too upsetting. Jay's reasons for protesting bills not good. Is paying bills with damages. Gouverneur's [Morris] friendship worth possessing; will be useful.
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United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829