doi:10.7916/w143-fh39[Document, 1785 May 02]Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789correspondencetextUnited States--History--1783-1865Jay, John, 1745-1829Expects to visit Jay soon. Temple appointed as consul for America but the ministry does not seem satisfied with it. Our advances toward a commercial treaty have been ineffectual. They see no reason to form a treaty with us when Congress does not have undisputed control over commerce. News of Adams' appointment is received here.