Letter signed. "Duplicates" of documents 569. Endorsed by John Jay.
Commends John Jay's conduct and urges him to continue to impress Spain with our
gratitude for their friendliness and for what they have done for us. Stress that the
United States has no secret negotiation with Britain John Jay can vary his original
instructions on a treaty by eliminat ing any reference to it but conforming to the
principles of it. The United States will export naval stores to Spain with complete
liberty. Assure Caille of American friendship for Morocco and also thank de Neufville
and Son. No bills drawn on Jay since December 4. Mentions the instruction of
Mississippi. Hopes this will facilitate a treaty and a loan.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
1781 May 28
Physical Description
6
Note
The entire content of the original has been digitized.
