Name
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Title
[Document, 1782 April 28]
Abstract
Spain is extending her claim to land on this side of the Mississippi by virtue of her late conquest. Jay should stress always our right to all the land in question. Use the right of conquest. Our army with the French will consist of about 20,000 men, well disciplined and well clothed. The militia also in good condition. Jay to use this information at his discretion.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
April 28, 1782
Physical Description
6 pages
Language
English
Library Location
Browse Location’s Digital Content
Also In
The papers of John Jay
Persistent URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/807z-sy93