Title
[Document, 1779 July 18]
Library Location
Name
Diricks, J. G. (Author)
United States. Continental Congress (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
July 18, 1779
Language
English
Physical Description
3 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
He has met the Baron van de Capellon, and has come to the conclusion that there is considerable pro-American sentiment in Holland. Capellon heads the Patriot forces, while England is attempting to subvert the power of the States General. Congress should attempt to negotiate a loan in Holland, as the time is propitious; they should also send a worthy ambassador who will, though unrecognized, find it easy to counterbalance the influence of the capable British minister.
Identifier
columbia.jay.10992