Title
[Document, 1781 June 06]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Bingham, William, 1752-1804 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
June 06, 1781
Language
English
Physical Description
4 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Bingham was unable to accept the position he mentioned to Jay when he asked him to sound out Franklin because of his courtship and marriage. A reformation has been badly needed in the administration, and , finally, one appears to be in progress. A Superintendent of Finances has been appointed. "Repeal of all the tender laws is recommended by the Congress and will be attended to by the states. A national bank on a very extensive play will be formed on the credit of large deposits in specie to be obtained by private subscription." The English are taking advantage of the unprotected and weak situation of the southern states. Accounts have been received on the arrival of the Count de Grasse at Martinique with ships and reinforcements. An expedition was immediately launched against St. Lucie.
Identifier
columbia.jay.07491