Title
Document, 1785 August 14
Library Location
Name
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
1785 August 14
Physical Description
0 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Despite Vergennes' words to the contrary, believes that Luzerne will probably not return to America. He might replace Ahdemar, who was forced to return from his embassy in London because of illness. Another year's peace is probable. Some incidents might make one think a war imminent - the refusal of a French vessel to salute a British vessel in the channel, the maneuvering of French and British ships, the departure of the French ambassador from London and the British ambassador from Paris, the failure of a commercial treaty between France and England, an arret directed against British manufactures - but these are separate occurrences and not the result of policy. Neither nation, especially Britain, is in a position to go to war. England has joined with Prussia to oppose Austria's designs on Bavaria, which leaves the Emperor nothing but his interest in Turkey. The South Sea voyage under Peyrouse, ostensibly being made to further knowledge of geography, more likely indicates an interest in the fur trade or in colonies on the west coast of America. Apparently no one intends to pursue any further the matter of Longchamps' insult to Marbois. Vergennes asked if America finances were improving, but did not inquire about the arrears on interest due to France.
Identifier
columbia.jay.11977