Title
[Document, 1787 April 11]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
April 11, 1787
Language
English
Physical Description
6 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Reports on progress of negotiations with Gardoqui. Gardoqui adamant on refusing Americans rights on Mississippi. Jay believes he has obtained an adjustment which will save the right of such navigation but suspend its use until expiration of the treaty. Believes Gardoqui willing to negotiate on territorial claims outside the Floridas. Gardoqui seems ready to consider Commission settlement of lands in dispute. Atmosphere of negotiations most unpleasant. Hopes U.S. can adopt some stable policy toward Spain especially while G. is here as he feels G. is ready to cooperate with America.
Identifier
columbia.jay.05892