of further delay.--Letter from M. Cabarrus to Mr Jay (Madrid, February 10th, 1782), requesting to know how he is to be reimbursed for his 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 French Ambassador, communicating the preceding letter.--Letter from the Count de Montmorin to Mr Jay, stating that the Count de Florida Blanca consents to become security for fifty thousand dollars, on condition M. Cabarrus remains in the same disposition.--M. Cabarrus refuses to abide by his former offer.--Mr Jay