Title
[Document, 1785 August 15]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
August 15, 1785
Language
English
Physical Description
4 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Jay's remarks on the negotiation with Gardoqui: the commission fine except the requirement that Jay tell Congress every proposition he may wish to make to Gardoqui and every one which G. may make to him. Jay does not want to conclude anything without the consent of Congress. Impossible to do business under this instruction. It will make Gardoqui too circumspect, and will be apt to disgust the Spain court. Jay not optimistic about the negotiation anyway and it is hoped that it can at least be carried on without irritation. However, Jay willing to follow the instructions of Congress.
Identifier
columbia.jay.05754