Title
[Document, 1786 May 29]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
May 29, 1786
Language
English
Physical Description
3 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
On negotiation of a peace with the Barbary pirates: it can safely be left to the discretion of the Ministers in Europe. We should not try to borrow money because we have no credit. The states should be asked to supply money and be made aware of the situation.
Identifier
columbia.jay.04572