John Jay to Floridablanca, 11 August 1780

[Madrid 11 Aug t . 1780–€”]

M r Jay presents his respectful Compliments to his Excellency the Count D–€™Florida Blanca, and has the Honor of informing him, that since the Date of his last, Bills to the Amount of six thousand six hundred Dollars, have been presented to him for acceptance. M r Jay has prevailed upon the Holders of these Bills, to wait six or Eight Days for his Answer, on a Promise that the Time for their Payment (if accepted) shall be computed from the Day on which they were presented–€”