John Jay to the President of Congress (Samuel Huntington), 16 September 1780

S t . Ildefonso 16 th Sept r . 1780

Sir

This letter and several copies of it are to be sent by the next Post to Bilboa, Cadiz, Nantes &c. The Object of it is to inform you that it is necessary immediately to cease drawing bills upon me–€”for the Present. Your Excellency may soon expect a full detail of Particulars from me, you will then receive an answer to every question that may be raised upon this letter. 1

His Catholic Majesty has been pleased to offer his Responsibility to facilitate a Loan of 150–€²000 Dollars for us payable in three years, and to promise us some cloathing–€” This need not be kept secret. 2

I have written several letters to your Excellency, but have received only one from the Committee since I left America, it covered the resolutions respecting these Bills–€”

The Philadelphia Bank, the Ladies subscriptions, 3 and other Indications of Public spirit have a fine effect here. I have the honor to be with much respect & Esteem Your Excellencys most Obed t & most Hble. Ser t 4

His Excellency Samuel Huntington Esq r . Presid t of Congress