United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
John Jay is not satisfied with Carmichael's explanation as to why the sums
John Jay gave to Carmichael for delivery to Cabarrus and Aguirre were credited only to
Carmichael. At the same time John Jay asserts that it never entered his mind to
conclude, as Carmichael implies, that Carmichael had acted in this matter for personal
gain. John Jay believes that the common rules of business and delicacy were violated,
but nothing more. He disagrees with Carmichael that Jay's having gone to the office of
Cabarrus and Aguirre to investigate the matter and to leave instructions for the
inclusion of his name in all entries of sums received from him via Carmichael is of
importance. What was important was to rectify the error, and now that this has been done
he considers the matter closed.