Title
[Document, 1781 February 21]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
February 21, 1781
Language
English
Physical Description
6 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Draft. Affairs have improved. Jay has secured a loan of $150,000. Yranda has sent the full amount of Franklin's credit on him for Jay's and Carmichael's salaries for last year. Jay has heard nothing from Congress, nor have remittances been sent. Asks for an advance. Encloses a copy (not present) of an act of Congress adopting the commercial regulations proposed by the Russian Empress. Franklin should send it to the Empress. The amount of Jay's bill should be considered a part of the $25,000. Mr. Grand has not taken any measures with Yranda. Indeed, Yranda was hesitant about advancing the money. Discusses his relations with Yranda. Yranda first came by order of Grand, and he neglected to say that Grand had recommended Jay. He extended a general invitation to dinner which, according to American custom, Jay thought was mere courtesy and did not pursue. Jay received the King's offer and consulted Yranda, who said that he could not participate in these affairs without instructions from the court, which seems an extraordinary and unnecessary measure. Jay wrote to Grand, who replied that his mission was unsuccessful, that Jay must obtain funds from Spain, and that Jay should obtain orders from the government for Yranda before approaching him. Jay replied to Grand that his recommendation would be followed. Jay has tried to avoid offending any person of high rank and has a high opinion of Yranda. Montmorin is friendly and seems to favor the American causes.
Identifier
columbia.jay.07800