doi:10.7916/nfza-z039Document, 1780 September 08correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829Jay has received very few letters. The Spanish treaty is impeded by the affair of the Mississippi. Cumberland is still here. He left here a few days ago, but he is expected back soon. Jay wonders what he is doing in Spain. There is always danger to apprehend from such a spy so situated. There are many "inquisitive, communicative, and some say friendly Irishmen."