Title
[Document, 1786 October 28]
Library Location
Name
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
October 28, 1786
Language
English
Physical Description
3 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Encloses a letter which will convince Gardoqui of Floridablanca's affection for the U.S. As to Mississippi, it seems the Spanish court are intent on obstructing free navigation, but America must eventually obtain free navigation. Suggests an alliance of six or sever powers to subdue the Barbary states. Should Congress have no particular orders for him, he will go to Russia.
Identifier
columbia.jay.02606