doi:10.7916/4ccn-pr12[Document, 1780 February 24]Floridablanca, José Moñino y Redondo, conde de, 1728-1808correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829The King of Spain commends the choice of the United States of John Jay. He is also pleased of the desire of the United States to form a connection with Spain The manner must first be settled. No objection to Jay's coming to court to discuss terms with Spain Not possible, however, for him to assume a formal character until a treaty worked out.