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JAY TO COUNT DE MONTMORIN. 199
reserved. Self-respect joins with prudence in pointing out this line of conduct; and as I have no enemies of my own making, I am persuaded that instead
of losing, I shall eventually be a gainer, by adhering
to it, especially as those who may have been led to
ascribe this conduct to improper motives, will then
immediately find themselves undeceived.
Be pleased to present our compliments and best
wishes to Mrs. Morris, and our friends with you.
I am, dear sir, with sincere regard,
Your affectionate friend and servant,
John Jay.
JAY TO COUNT DE MONTMORIN.
Madrid, 27th April, 1782.
Sir:
Be pleased to accept my thanks for the very
friendly part you have acted relative to the Minister's [Florida Blanca] written invitation left at my
house, and the verbal one since conveyed from him
to me by your Excellency. I have deliberately reexamined my former sentiments respecting the propriety of accepting it, and, as they remain unaltered,
my respect for your judgment leads me to refer them
fully explained to your further consideration. As the
Minister informed your Excellency that the written
invitation was left at my house by mistake, I think
nothing remains to be said relative to it. On the
discovery of that mistake the Minister it seems was
so obliging as to apply for and obtain the consent of
| Title | The correspondence and public papers of John Jay - 2 |
| Creator | Jay, John |
| Publisher | G.P. Putnam's Sons |
| Place of Publication | New York, London |
| Date | [1890-93] |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Title | 00000220 |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Transcript | JAY TO COUNT DE MONTMORIN. 199 reserved. Self-respect joins with prudence in pointing out this line of conduct; and as I have no enemies of my own making, I am persuaded that instead of losing, I shall eventually be a gainer, by adhering to it, especially as those who may have been led to ascribe this conduct to improper motives, will then immediately find themselves undeceived. Be pleased to present our compliments and best wishes to Mrs. Morris, and our friends with you. I am, dear sir, with sincere regard, Your affectionate friend and servant, John Jay. JAY TO COUNT DE MONTMORIN. Madrid, 27th April, 1782. Sir: Be pleased to accept my thanks for the very friendly part you have acted relative to the Minister's [Florida Blanca] written invitation left at my house, and the verbal one since conveyed from him to me by your Excellency. I have deliberately reexamined my former sentiments respecting the propriety of accepting it, and, as they remain unaltered, my respect for your judgment leads me to refer them fully explained to your further consideration. As the Minister informed your Excellency that the written invitation was left at my house by mistake, I think nothing remains to be said relative to it. On the discovery of that mistake the Minister it seems was so obliging as to apply for and obtain the consent of |
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