Title
[Document, 1780 June 09]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Floridablanca, José Moñino y Redondo, conde de, 1728-1808 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
June 09, 1780
Language
English
Physical Description
8 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
While the United States are grateful for Spain's offer to pay off the outstanding bills of exchange at the end of a two year period, it is likely that there will be many holders who will bring suit rather than wait for the two year period to end. Giving the United States frigates will be of little assistance in sustaining her public credit; also frigates can be built more cheaply in America. The proposal that United States ships aid in preying on British trade to the East Indies is flattering, but the uncertain state of the war in America precludes any permanent support in this regard.
Identifier
columbia.jay.08261