Title
[Document, 1781 May 28]
Library Location
Name
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
May 28, 1781
Language
English
Physical Description
11 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Letter signed. Endorsed by Jay. Commends John Jay's conduct and urges him to continue to impress Spain with our gratitude for their friendliness and for what they have done for us. Stress that the U.S. has no secret negotiation with Britain John Jay can vary his original instructions on a treaty by eliminating any reference to it but conforming to the principles of it. U.S. will export naval stores to Spain with complete liberty. Assure Caille of American friendship for Morocco and also thank de Neufville and Son. No bills drawn on Jay since December 4. Mentions the instruction of Mississippi. Hopes this will facilitate a treaty and a loan.
Identifier
columbia.jay.00569