Title
[Document, 1782 September 12]
Library Location
Name
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
September 12, 1782
Language
English
Physical Description
7 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Livingston very irritated at lack of information from the American ministers abroad. Thinks recognition of our independence was a premature hope. Try to get direct trade with the West Indies. We cannot purchase foreign manufactures without a place to sell our produce.
Identifier
columbia.jay.05310