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From John Jay to Benjamin Franklin, 25 October 1780

To Benjamin Franklin

Madrid 25. Oct. 1780.

Dear Sir,

Your very agreable and friendly Letters I have recd. and shall take an early Opportunity of answering fully.— I have as no Reason as yet to think a Loan here will be practicable. Bills on me arrive daily. Be pleased to send me a Credit for Residue of our Salaries. America rises in the general Estimation here.

Tell Mr. Deane I have recd. four of his Letters & written three to him. He may expect to hear from me again soon.1

Prince Massarano sets out for France early in the Morng. I had intended to devote this afternoon & evening to writing by him but have been prevented by Company. It is now late at Night and can say little. I am much indebted to the Politeness of this Nobleman, and except at his Table have eaten no Spanish Bread that I have not paid for since my Arrival in this City. This Circumstance will I flatter myself recommend him to your particular Attention, which I have Reason to think would be very acceptable, for the Respect & Esteem which he frequently expresses for you. The Duke of Crillon who accompanies the Prince has also been polite to us.—& I fancy they will both receive Pleasure from finding me sensible of their attentions. The Princess appears to me to have much merit.— I regret her Absence, and the more so perhaps ^as^ it will not be supplied. She is a Lady of much observation & Discernment.— God [bless] you my Dear Sir, I am affectionately & sincerely your Friend & Servant—

(signed) John Jay

LbkC, DLC: Franklin (EJ: 10304).

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