ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON.
TO ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON.
Madrid, May 14th, 1782.
Dear Sir,
A letter from Dr Franklin calls me to Paris. I set off in about five days. He has doubtless written to you on this subject. Major Franks is on the way to you with despatches from me. Be pleased to send your future letters for me under cover to Dr Franklin. No inconveniences will be caused by my absence. The instructions intended for M. Del Campo are to be sent to the Count d'Aranda. I congratulate you on the recognition of our independence by the Dutch. The French have lost a ship of the line, and they say thirteen transports bound to the Indies.
I hope my future letters will be less unfortunate than many of my former ones. Rely upon it, that I shall continue to write particularly and frequently to you.
With great regard and esteem, &c.
JOHN JAY.
ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON TO JOHN JAY.
Philadelphia, June 23d, 1782.