Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
Title
[Document, 1781 October 29]
Abstract
Fragment of Jay's original copy of DNA 4085 and CsmH 3333. Parts are in cipher. Discusses Carmichael's meeting with the French ambassador. Believes information was intended for Congress from the French court either through Dr. Franklin or the Count de la Luzerne. There seems to have been a mistake in a letter John Jay sent; wishes to know if came from a "decisive authority." According to Mr. Girard , Mr. Galvez is the minister with whom the United States will do business. Girard's knowledge of European courts, especially Spain's has led John Jay to accept his opinion on this. If it is an error, it must be make known. Fears that Mr. Carmichael has not sent John Jay's letters to Mr. Galvez, including an introduction of Carmichael to Galvez.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
October 29, 1781
Physical Description
1 page
Language
English
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Browse Location’s Digital Content
Also In
The papers of John Jay
Persistent URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/ywkt-7q18