Title
Document, 1780 February 24
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Floridablanca, José Moñino y Redondo, conde de, 1728-1808 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
1780 February 24
Physical Description
0 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
The King of Spain commends the choice of the United States of John Jay. He is also pleased of the desire of the United States to form a connection with Spain The manner must first be settled. No objection to Jay's coming to court to discuss terms with Spain Not possible, however, for him to assume a formal character until a treaty worked out.
Identifier
columbia.jay.08273