Title
[Document, 1782 September 18]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
September 18, 1782
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Sends Livingston a copy of Marbois' letter to Vergennes, 13 March 1782, and wants him to keep it a secret for the present. France wishes to postpone an acknowledgment of our independence by Britain until Spain's desires are satisfied. They want us to treat with Oswald as colonies and Jay refuses. Franklin does not see the conduct in the same light as Jay. Time only will determine which is right.
Identifier
columbia.jay.04241