Document, 1781 November 28
- Title:
- Document, 1781 November 28
- Library Location:
- Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Browse Location’s Digital Content
- Name:
- Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848; Jay, John, 1745-1829
- Format:
- correspondence
- Digital Project:
- Papers of John Jay
- Date:
- 1781 November 28
- Note:
- The entire content of the original has been digitized.
- Physical Description:
- 4
- Subjects:
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
- Summary:
- Congress appointed Franklin, Laurens, Jay and Jefferson as commissioners
of peace. Heavy load taken off his mind; maintenance of silence would have been too much
to bear. CornwallisÆ capture masterly. When France and Spain consider success as long as
they maintain naval superiority in the West Indies and on the coast of North America, it
is to be hoped they will never depart from that policy. Many in Holland think this
(CornwallisÆ capture) will bring peace, doesn't agree but notes ædistractionsÆ in
British cabinet with the faction of Lord George Germain and BedfordÆs party determined
to move for peace. Hopes Minorca and Gibraltar will surrender soon. With Spain and
France threatening their possessions in East and West Indies, English should admit
they've gone too far, but fears will be obstinate. [In Holland], the word peace is the
charm. Many congratulations, even from unexpected quarters. Probable proposal of triple
alliance between France, Holland and America; if Spain would join, so much the better.
General GreeneÆs last action was in South Carolina; both that state and Georgia have
re-established governments; a victory just as good as capture of
Cornwallis.
- Identifier:
- columbia.jay.05412
Document, 1781 November 28
