Title
[Document, 1785 February 5]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
February 5, 1785
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Reports instructions for minister in London: ask that America be put in possession immediately of posts still held by British; try to gain British cooperation in inducing Spain to end opposition to free navigation of Mississippi; remonstrate against exportation of slaves and other property contrary to peace treaty; persuade British that their restrictions on U.S. trade make it impossible for American merchants to pay debts to Britain; sound British on commercial treaty but make no commitments without Congress's consent; stress that losses caused by war make it difficult for U.S. merchants to pay debts promptly.
Identifier
columbia.jay.04891