John Jay to Benjamin Franklin, 25 October 1780

Madrid 25. Oct. 1780.

Dear Sir,

Your very agreable and friendly Letters I have rec d . and shall take an early Opportunity of answering fully.–€” I have as no Reason as yet to think a Loan here will be practicable. Bills on me arrive daily. Be pleased to send me a Credit for Residue of our Salaries. America rises in the general Estimation here.

Tell M r . Deane I have rec d . four of his Letters & written three to him. He may expect to hear from me again soon. 1

Prince Massarano sets out for France early in the Morn g . I had intended to devote this afternoon & evening to writing by him but have been prevented by Company. It is now late at Night and can say little. I am much indebted to the Politeness of this Nobleman, and except at his Table have eaten no Spanish Bread that I have not paid for since my Arrival in this City. This Circumstance will I flatter myself recommend him to your particular Attention, which I have Reason to think would be very acceptable, for the Respect & Esteem which he frequently expresses for you. The Duke of Crillon who accompanies the Prince has also been polite to us.–€”& I fancy they will both receive Pleasure from finding me sensible of their attentions. The Princess appears to me to have much merit.–€” I regret her Absence, and the more so perhaps ^ as ^ it will not be supplied. She is a Lady of much observation & Discernment.–€” God [bless] you my Dear Sir, I am affectionately & sincerely your Friend & Servant–€”

(signed) John Jay