Title
[Document, 1782 March 29]
Library Location
Name
Cabarrús, Francisco, conde de, 1752-1810 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
March 29, 1782
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Sends the balance of the accounts to be remitted to Mr. Franklin in Paris. Expects letter from Jay when Mr. Carmichael's examination is finished. Notes Jay's discontent at their last meeting and describes the lengths [Cabarrus] went to save the other man's honor, including advancing money to quiet the demands of the Marquis d'Yranda and provide for Jay's personal use. French ambassador and the Minister of State both refused to guarantee another loan. Ignorant of what kinds of guarantees are considered valid in a republic, but in a monarchy, an unsecured loan cannot be made without risk to the lender. Begs the other to put himself in Cabarrus' place
Identifier
columbia.jay.03470