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From John Jay to the Secretary for Foreign Affairs (Robert R. Livingston), 18 February 1782

To the Secretary for Foreign Affairs (Robert R. Livingston)

Madrid 18th. February 1782.

Dear Sir,

I wrote to you a short Letter on the 16th. Instant.1 I have procured a Copy of the Gazette to be published To-morrow, and I send enclosed as much of it as contains the Articles of Capitulation for Fort St. Philip.2 This Event takes place very opportunely, and will have a fine Effect in England. Things begin to look more promising; But I avoid particulars for a Week or two, that I may have a better opportunity of judging what Reliance may be placed in present appearances. With great Esteem and Regard, I am, Dear sir, &c.,

(signed) John Jay.

P. S. Not a Letter yet, by the Marquis de la Fayette.3

LbkCs, DNA: PCC, item 110, 2: 6–7 (EJ: 4183); NNC: JJ Lbk. 1; CSmH (EJ: 3432).

2Enclosure not found.

3See the notes to JJ to BF, 1 Mar. 1782, below.

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