Title
[Document, 1781 July 13]
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Floridablanca, José Moñino y Redondo, conde de, 1728-1808 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
July 13, 1781
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Letterbook copy. Announces arrival of new instructions from Congress, dated 28 May. By these instructions, Jay is to "disavow" any secret understanding between the U.S. and Britain. Assures Floridablanca that the instructions "confirm in the fullest manner the assurances ... I have heretofore made to your Excellency respecting the sentiments and dispositions of the United States." Congratulates Spain on victory at Pensacola.
Identifier
columbia.jay.03417