Title
[Document, 1780 July 15]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Littlepage, Lewis, 1762-1802 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
July 15, 1780
Language
English
Physical Description
4 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Littlepage is bored with his residence in a provincial household after living in a city. He could not find the memoirs of Noailles and is now reading about the history of France. Has read some of Voltaire's works and a few moral and political performances of Marmantelle. Has gained a fair knowledge of French but finds the language extremely difficult. Desires to come to Madrid immediately. P.S.: If Jay desires that Little page acquire proficiency in French, he will have to remain in France at least until the end of the year.
Identifier
columbia.jay.06788