From John Jay (unpublished)
Office for foreign Affiars, 13th February, 1786.
Sir,

In obedient to the Order of Congress I have the Honor of transmitting to your Excellency herewith enclosed, a copy of an Ordinance of his Catholic Majesty of 28th May last directing what Flags should in future be used by the Navy and Merchant Ships of Spain with a Design of those Flags annexed. I have the honor to be with great respect, your Excellency’s Most obedient and very humble Servant,

John Jay.

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