Title
[Document, 1780 November n.d.]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Committee on Foreign Affairs (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
1780 November n.d.
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Suggests the establishment of consular posts in various seaports of Spain and France to insure safe conduct of diplomatic correspondence. Many persons at the Spanish court know more about American affairs than he does-his mortification is increased upon reflecting that their knowledge is obtained from letters intended for him.
Identifier
columbia.jay.07746