doi:10.7916/rwvm-db70Document, 1785 May 04correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829Acknowledging receipt of commission and instructions to Court of Great Britain, plus ratification of loan in Holland. Perplexed how to leave Hague without a letter of recall. Sensible of the importance of his commission but "the prospect of success is far from being encouraging." If England perseveres in "obstinacy and delusion" the United States will be informed and have it in their power to do themselves justice. Resolutions of New York and Rhode Island in laying duties on British ships seem to be symptoms of a "spirit rising in American, which will either make the English friendly to us, or their enmity a blessing." D'Aranda says Jay's packet to Carmichael has gone to Madrid. Smith shall receive from Adams "all the regard which becomes the relation between us."