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
2. Enclosure not found.
3. See the notes to JJ to BF, 1 Mar. 1782, below.