doi:10.7916/c2nx-vc53[Document, 1786 April 03]Caswell, Richard, 1729-1789correspondencetextUnited States--History--1783-1865Jay, John, 1745-1829Thanks Jay for his letter of 13 February enclosing a copy of the ordinance of Spain of 28 May 1785 directing the flags to be used by the Navy and merchant ships and their design.