Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798; Jay, John, 1745-1829; Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
1785 May 21
Physical Description
2
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Letterbook copy. 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.
