To Benjamin Franklin from John Jay, [24 November 1782]
From John Jay
ALS: Library of Congress
Sunday Morng [November 24, 1782]
Dr Sir
Mr Oswald expressed his Desire to me last Evening that we would meet him, at any Time & place that might be convenient to us. As Mr Strachey is confined by a swelled Face, at Mr Oswalds; I promised the latter to propose to you our meeting there at 11 OClk. Tomorrow.1
I am Dear Sir Sincerely Yours &c
John Jay
Endorsed: recd Nov. 24. 82
1. For this meeting, which opened the final round of negotiations leading to the provisional peace agreement, see Strachey’s Remarks to the American Peace Commissioners, Nov. 25.