Title
Document, 1782 November 27
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
1782 November 27
Physical Description
0 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Lafayette would be more useful here than in America. His knowledge and attachment to America would be beneficial if negotiation for peace between France and England should be committed to his management. However, approval given for Lafayette to leave with d'Estaing.
Identifier
columbia.jay.06758