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Document, 1780 n.d.

41. Document, 1780 n.d.

  • Name: Grand, Henry (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1780 n.d.
  • Summary: Returns Franklin's order concerning Jay's acceptances, against which he is asked to exchange his approbation to the list of bills sent by Parish and Thomson. To them is to be added the charges claimed by them according to their...
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Document, 1780 October 02

42. Document, 1780 October 02

  • Name: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1780 October 02
  • Summary: He is distressed by the flood of bills drawn upon him by Congress and has written to them to desist in the practice lest it lead to a loss of their credit. On application to the French court, he has received the assurances of t...
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Document, 1780 October 05

43. Document, 1780 October 05

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1780 October 05
  • Summary: Thanks Franklin for meeting his requests in an earlier letter from San Ildefonso. Will do his best to gain influence of the Spanish King in the matter of "opening the Chests of Franklin's Moneyholders" although he can guarantee...
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Document, 1780 October 25

44. Document, 1780 October 25

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1780 October 25
  • Summary: Sees no hope of a loan in Madrid. America rises in the general estimation here. Recommends to Franklin the Prince Massarano. Encloses extracts from letters of: Montmorin to John Jay, 16 October 1780 (in French) and Vergennes to...
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Document, 1780 October 30

45. Document, 1780 October 30

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1780 October 30
  • Summary: 100,000 dollars worth of bills have arrived. A loan cannot be secured here. Jay is uncertain as to what the Court will do. Encloses a note from Montmorin containing Vergennes' advice on Jay's problem - the sum he would need wou...
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Document, 1780 September 08

46. Document, 1780 September 08

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1780 September 08
  • Summary: Jay has received very few letters. The Spanish treaty is impeded by the affair of the Mississippi. Cumberland is still here. He left here a few days ago, but he is expected back soon. Jay wonders what he is doing in Spain. Ther...
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Document, 1780 September 22

47. Document, 1780 September 22

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1780 September 22
  • Summary: Sends a letter which he has written to Vergennes. The bills must be saved, even if we have to borrow it from private individuals at higher than normal interest rates.
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Document, 1780 September 22

48. Document, 1780 September 22

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1780 September 22
  • Summary: Sends a letter which he has written to Vergennes. The bills must be saved, even if we have to borrow it from private individuals at higher than normal interest rates.
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[Document, 1781 April 1]

49. [Document, 1781 April 1]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 1, 1781
  • Summary: Letterbook version of document 7803. Has received only $34,880 of the $150,000 promised by Floridablanca in December. Montmorin came to his aid, interceding with Floridablanca and winning his promise to pay the $89,083 due in April in six monthly paym...
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Document, 1781 April 12

50. Document, 1781 April 12

  • Name: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: 1781 April 12
  • Summary: Autograph Letter Signed Version of document 10318. Endorsed by John Jay. Refers to John Jay's letters of 21 February, 11 March and 1 April. Pleased that John Jay has been promised $150,000. Asks John Jay to draw on his (Frankli...
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[Document, 1781 April 12]

51. [Document, 1781 April 12]

  • Name: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 12, 1781
  • Summary: Letterbook copy document 10318. Refers to John Jay's letters of 21 February, 11 March and 1 April. Pleased that John Jay has been promised $150,000. Asks John Jay to draw on his (Franklin's) funds for living expenses. Suggests that John Jay succeed hi...
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[Document, 1781 April 12]

52. [Document, 1781 April 12]

  • Name: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 12, 1781
  • Summary: Letterbook copy document 10318. Refers to John Jay's letters of 21 February, 11 March and 1 April. Pleased that John Jay has been promised $150,000. Asks John Jay to draw on his (Franklin's) funds for living expenses. Suggests that John Jay succeed hi...
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[Document, 1781 April 18]

53. [Document, 1781 April 18]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 18, 1781
  • Summary: Extract from Jay's letter of this date containing war news and paying tribute to Montmorin, who greatly aided Jay in his monetary difficulties. (See draft, document 7804 and copy of letter received, document 10320 )
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[Document, 1781 April 18]

54. [Document, 1781 April 18]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 18, 1781
  • Summary: Letterbook copy of Jay's note of introduction for the Baron Giusti, charge d'affaires for the Emperor and the Grand Duke of Tuscany, who is returning to Vienna and will deliver the letter to Franklin on his journey. (Draft versions, document 7804)
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[Document, 1781 April 18]

55. [Document, 1781 April 18]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 18, 1781
  • Summary: Letterbook copy of Jay's letter of this date containing war news and paying tribute to Montmorin, who greatly aided Jay in his monetary difficulties. (See draft, document 7804)
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[Document, 1781 April 24]

56. [Document, 1781 April 24]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 24, 1781
  • Summary: Thanks Franklin for letter by courier. Colonel Laurens wrote that he had delivered letters from America to Franklin. None have reached Madrid nor does Franklin mention them. Please send them by a "safe conveyance." Letterbook copy and transcription.
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[Document, 1781 April 30]

57. [Document, 1781 April 30]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
  • Date: April 30, 1781
  • Summary: Has drawn upon Grand in favor of d'Yranda for 487,320 livres Tournois. Sends copy of his account with d'Yranda. (not present)
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[Document, 1781 August 20]

58. [Document, 1781 August 20]

  • Name: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 20, 1781
  • Summary: Typed copy of document 5594. Discusses monetary arrangements, which neither of them understands very well. Franklin also complains of lack of correspondence, and he wishes that Congress would appoint one man to be in charge of foreign affairs. Frankli...
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[Document, 1781 August 20]

59. [Document, 1781 August 20]

  • Name: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Author) Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 20, 1781
  • Summary: Letterbook copy of document 5594. Discusses monetary arrangements, which neither of them understands very well. Franklin also complains of lack of correspondence, and he wishes that Congress would appoint one man to be in charge of foreign affairs. Fr...
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[Document, 1781 August 20]

60. [Document, 1781 August 20]

  • Name: Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author) Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 (Addressee)
  • Date: August 20, 1781
  • Summary: Letterbook copy of document 7807. Jay has heard that certain measures relative to peace were being prepared in Congress. France can expect little from the mediators, who seem to favor England. Jay advises that progress of the mediation be delayed, and...
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