doi:10.7916/by60-4h95[Document, 1786 July 05]Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816correspondencetextUnited States--History--1783-1865Jay, John, 1745-1829Scheme of Marquis of Buckingham to ship arms to South America has hit snag--United States merchant who was to undertake the business for Buckingham and his associates and ship goods on his own account has withdrawn. Group particularly wanted a North American as "ostensible character" in enterprise. Smith fears attempts at revenge by the group. Smith fears attempts to make Americans tools of such designs.