Title
[Document, 1780 November 16]
Library Location
Name
Deane, Silas, 1737-1789 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
November 16, 1780
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Apologizes for his complaining. Reviews the facts of his case. Deane did not know that he was accused of any fault other than not having settled his accounts. Repeats his accusation against Adams, Lee, etc. Their case is the same as his, but they were not accused. Deane is now saddled with the burden of all the unsettled accounts. Defends the measures he took. It is a proof of their friendship that Jay thinks that some of them were not prudent. Deane has full proof of the duplicity of friends in Congress. Those who appeared to support Deane against the Lee faction have declared that they desired to use Deane to destroy Lee's group. Even though Deane has found a large balance in his favor in the accounts, he doubts it will exonerate him. The bulk of the people mean well, but the men in public office are dishonest. Deane has collected materials to prove his innocence, but he doubts it can be published in America or in Europe, where American intrigues and cabals are regarded with contempt. Mr. Williams, who was implicated with Deane, had his accounts audited by the auditor of Congress, and he was shown to be perfectly innocent. However, Congress has, as yet, taken no notice. Congress gives little attention to being just to their servants. Jay has said that Spain wants the Mississippi. Deane thinks that Spain will not be of much help in the war. For them it will be all gain and no loss. England wants war and has the money. Congress must be much more energetic. H. Laurens stupidly allowed his packet to fall into English hands. Deane distrusts France. Secret negotiations exist in France as well as in Spain.
Identifier
columbia.jay.02889