Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
1785 May 21
Physical Description
7
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Sends his commission to Jay to give to Congress. Note to President of
Congress states that he is encargo de negocios for Spain to U.S. Came to America by way
of Puerto Rico. Will stay at Philadelphia several days to regain his health and asks
that this letter be communicated to Congress. Note from Carlos, King of Spain, that he
is sending Gardoqui as Spain representative to America as a sign of his friendship for
this country.
