advances.--Mr Jay replies
verbally to M. Cabarrus, that he can give him no
positive assurances of immediate repayment, but has
expectations from Dr Franklin.--The French Ambassador
promises to represent to the Count de Florida Blanca,
the critical situation of Mr Jay.--Letter from the
Chevalier de Bourgoing to Mr Jay, communicating the
reply of the Spanish Minister to the representations of
the French Ambassador.--Note from Mr Jay to the
Chevalier de Bourgoing, returning his thanks to the
Ambassador.--Letter from Mr Jay to Dr Franklin (Madrid,
February 11th, 1782), on the subject of advances.--Mr
Jay pays a visit to the Minister, who refers him to M.
del Campo.--Evasions of M. del Campo.--Letter from M.
Cabarrus to Mr Jay (Madrid, February 25th, 1782),
transmitting accounts of his advances, and requesting
repayment.--M. Cabarrus has a conference with the
Minister, who refuses any new advances, and declares
that the King is dissatisfied, that he has received no
returns from America for his good offices.--Conference
between Mr Jay and the French Ambassador.--Letter from
Mr Jay to Dr Franklin (Madrid, March 1st, 1782), on the
subject of advances.--Letter from Mr Jay to the Count de
Florida Blanca (Madrid, March 2d, 1782), explaining the
causes which have prevented returns on the part of the
United States to the King's good offices; declares
himself entirely without resources.--Note from Mr Jay to
M. del Campo, enclosing the preceding letter.--Receives
no answer to the above communications.--Mr Jay has an
interview with the Minister, who laments the difficulty
of raising money, but promises aid; conversation on the
proposed treaty; the Minister promises to send M.
Gardoqui to America.--Extract from the Madrid Gazette,
giving an account of the capture of the Fort St Joseph
by Spanish troops, who take possession of the country in
the name of his Catholic Majesty.--The bills drawn on Mr
Jay are presented.--Letter of Mr Jay to the Count del
Florida Blanca (Madrid, March 14th, 1782), informing him
that the bills have been presented, and requesting to
know if he will afford any aid.--Note from Mr Jay to the
Fren