doi:10.7916/gk37-3p78[Document, 1781 February 3]Livingston, Brockholst, 1757-1823correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829Writes from L'Orient. Tells his sisters not to envy the situation in Europe. Misses all his friends and family. Jay is very kind to him. French ladies are more attractive than the Spanish -- except for their excess use of rouge. Mrs. Jay is well. Asks for news from America. Apologies for not sending the promised miniature of himself.