Document, 1782 June 23
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- Name
- Livingston, Robert R. (Author)
- Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
- Title
- Document, 1782 June 23
- Abstract
- LS. Livingston, then Secretary of Foreign Affairs, notes the benefits of the British surrender at Fort St. Phillips. Comments on the "distrusts and jealousies between Spain and the People of the Country," discussing disruptions to the Havana trade and the surrender of the Bahamas to Spain. Suggests that it is strange that the Dutch United Provinces ac knowledged American sovereignty before Spain. In regard to military activities, mentions the rejection of British General Alexander Leslie's proposal to General Nathanael Greene for a cessation of hostilities. Comments on the strengthening of the American alliance with France.
- Subjects
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
- Format
- correspondence
- Genre
- letters (correspondence)
- Date
- 1782 June 23
- Physical Description
- 4
- Note
- The entire content of the original has been digitized.
- Also In
- The papers of John Jay
- Copyright Status
- No Known Copyright
- Persistent URL
- https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/42qg-e496