Title
[Document, 1783 March 25]
Library Location
Name
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
March 25, 1783
Language
English
Physical Description
10 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Acknowledges joint letter; discusses points of treaty (boundaries, fisheries, debts, phrasing of the treaty, etc.)Warmest congratulations on the treaty. The article on the loyalists will be difficult to enforce. Thinks the concealment from France of the negotiation and even now of the secret art. is wholly unnecessary. This art shows enmity to Spain and a preference for the enemy. If west Florida be ceded at end of war to England or Spain it will be ceded as it was held by Britain. The art. generally known here now. Sorry he has to disagree with the mode of forming the treaty. Has communicated his sentiments to Congress.
Identifier
columbia.jay.11821