Title
[Document, 1787 August 06]
Library Location
Name
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
August 06, 1787
Language
English
Physical Description
9 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Barclay's departure preserved him from arrest after the ministry decided his status as consul did not exempt him from process. Despite the efforts of Lafayette and himself, it is impossible to obtain any satisfaction from the Farmers-general concerning the tobacco monopoly. Detailed discussion of political situation in Netherlands. Prussia's new King and England are determined to support the house of Orange, even at the risk of another war. Pitt is only English minister against the House of Orange, according to his information. A minor incident induced the King of Prussia to march troops to redress the insult offered his sister, the Princess of Orange. This impetuous move has greatly embarrassed England. Discusses the finances of France, and the need for payment of the debt owed by the United States. Domestically France seems headed for a revolution in her constitution, and the provincial assemblies show signs of being in the liberal vanguard.
Identifier
columbia.jay.10149