Title
[Document, 1782 March 29]
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
March 29, 1782
Language
English
Physical Description
3 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Franklin's letter enabled Jay to restore the credit he had lost because of the protested bills. He arranged with Yranda for paying the remainder of his debts and such bills as will be returned. Jay thinks that a treaty with the Dutch becomes less important. It would be an impeachment of our integrity to negotiate a separate peace with England. America is not obliged to consult the interests of Spain and Holland. Jay is pleased with Franklin's idea to repay the money owed to Spain. "(My is written first, then crossed out) Our pride has been so hurt by the littleness of their conduct that I would in that case be for leaving it at the gate of the palace and quit the country." However, it would not now be expedient.
Identifier
columbia.jay.07817