Title
Document, 1785 March 11
Library Location
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Crocco, Giacomo Francisco (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
1785 March 11
Physical Description
0 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Robert Montgomery had no authority to make a treaty on the part of the United States with Morocco. Congress pleased with Crocco's friendly disposition. Only the many activities of Congress have prevented their forming a treaty with Morocco before this. The American commissioners in Paris have instructions on treating with representative of Morocco. Hopes the American vessel captured by them will be released and no recognition of any person without official commission to treat.
Identifier
columbia.jay.13303