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THE

DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE

OF THE

AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

VOL. XI.

THE

DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE

OF THE

AMERICAN REVOLUTION;

BEING

THE LETTERS OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, SILAS DEANE,
JOHN ADAMS, JOHN JAY, ARTHUR LEE, WILLIAM LEE,
RALPH IZARD, FRANCIS DANA, WILLIAM CARMICHAEL,
HENRY LAURENS, JOHN LAURENS, M. DE LAFAYETTE, M.

DUMAS, AND OTHERS, CONCERNING THE FOREIGN

RELATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES DURING THE WHOLE

REVOLUTION;

TOGETHER WITH

THE LETTERS IN REPLY FROM THE SECRET COMMITTEE

OF CONGRESS, AND THE SECRETARY OF FOREIGN

AFFAIRS.

ALSO,

THE ENTIRE CORRESPONDENCE OF THE FRENCH

MINISTERS, GERARD AND LUZERNE, WITH CONGRESS.

Published under the Direction of the President of the United States,
from the original Manuscripts in the Department of State, conformably

to a Resolution of Congress, of March 27th, 1818.

EDITED

BY JARED SPARKS.

VOL. XI.

B O S T O N :

NATHAN HALE and GRAY & BOWEN;

G. & C. & H. CARVILL, NEW YORK; P. THOMPSON, WASHINGTON.

1830.

Steam Power Press—W. L. Lewis' Print.

No. 6, Congress Street, Boston.

CONTENTS

OF THE

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V O L U M E .

LUZERNE'S

CORRESPONDENCE,

CONTINUED.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, September 10th, 1781,

Communicating the commission of M. Holker, as Consul General of
France.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, September 18th, 1781,

Desires the appointment of a committee, to whom he may
communicate his despatches.

Communications of the French Minister to Congress. In Congress,
September 21st, 1781,

Proposed mediation of the Imperial Courts.—The French Court
requires the establishing of some preliminaries, as to the admission
of an American Minister to the proposed Congress, and the
character in which England will treat the United States.—The British
Court requires the submission of its revolted subjects in America.—
Necessity of vigorous operations in America.—Mr Dana's mission
to St Petersburg.—The accession of Maryland to the confederacy
should be followed by vigorous measures.—Mr Adams in Holland.
—Aids to America.—No further pecuniary assistance can be
furnished by the French Court.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, September 24th, 1781,

Transmitting the memorial of a Spanish subject.

Memorial of Don Francisco Rendon to the Minister of France,

Requesting the release of certain prisoners taken at Pensacola by the
Spanish forces, and afterwards captured by an American vessel.

Congress to the Minister of France. Philadelphia, September 25th,
1781,

Relative to the preceding memorial.

From Congress to the King of France,

Returning thanks for aid.

The King of France to Congress,

Birth of the Dauphin.

Robert R. Livingston to M. de la Luzerne. Philadelphia, October 24th,

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Announces his appointment to the Department of Foreign Affairs.

To Robert R. Livingston, Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Philadelphia,
October 25th, 1781,

Expressing his pleasure at Mr Livingston's appointment.

Robert R. Livingston to M. de la Luzerne. Office of Foreign Affairs,
November 2d, 1781,

Congress request permission to present to the Count de Grasse two
pieces of ordnance taken at York.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, November 4th, 1781,

Acknowledging the receipt of certain papers.

To the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Philadelphia, November 4th,
1781,

Erection of a triumphal column at Yorktown.—The United States are
named before the King in the resolutions.

Robert R. Livingston to M. de la Luzerne. Office of Foreign Affairs,
November 6th, 1781,

The order in which the United States and France were named, was
accidental.

Robert R. Livingston to the President of Congress. Office of Foreign
Affairs, November 6th, 1781,

Proposes the giving France the precedence in any subsequent acts,
where the two countries are named.

Robert R. Livingston to M. de la Luzerne. Office of Foreign Affairs,
November 21st, 1781,

Complains of the proceedings of the Court of Admiralty in the
French islands.

Heads of a verbal Communication made to the Secretary of Foreign
Affairs by the Minister of France. In Congress, November 23d, 1781,

Satisfaction of the King with the appointment of Ministers for
negotiating a peace.—Refusal to accede to the mediation, unless the
American Ministers were acknowledged.—Necessity of exertion in
America to compel Britain to a peace.

The Answer of his Most Christian Majesty to the Articles proposed by
the two Mediating Courts,

The Answer of the Court of London to the Preliminary Articles
proposed by the Mediating Courts,

The verbal Answer of the King of Great Britain to the verbal
Observations made by the Count de Belgiojoso, Austrian Ambassador
in London,

Reply of the Mediators to the Belligerent Powers,

Answer of the Court of France to the Reply of the Mediators,

To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia, November 23d, 1781,

Congress to the King of France,

Congratulations on the successes of the French arms in America.—
Services of de Grasse, de Rochambeau, and de Lafayette.

To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia, December 11th, 1781,

Enclosing papers.

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To Count du Durat, Governor of Grenada. Philadelphia, December
11th, 1781,

Relative to an English ship carried into Grenada by American sailors.

Robert R. Livingston to M. de la Luzerne. Office of Foreign Affairs,
December 21st, 1781,

Relative to captures.

Robert R. Livingston to M. de la Luzerne. Office of Foreign Affairs,
January 19th, 1782,

Enclosing suspicious letters of Mr Deane.

To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia, January 20th, 1782,

Complains of the process in Massachusetts in regard to effects
libelled.

Robert R. Livingston to M. de la Luzerne. Office of Foreign Affairs,
January 24th, 1782,

Communicating certain resolutions.

To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia, January 25th, 1782,

Thanking him for the preceding.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, January 28th, 1782,

Propriety of instructing Mr Franklin, in relation to the acts necessary
to bind the United States in their engagements with France on
account of the loan raised in Holland.

The Secretary of Foreign Affairs to the President of Congress.
Philadelphia, January 29th, 1782,

Communicating extracts from letters of Count de Vergennes to the
French Minister, expressing the desire of France to procure the most
advantageous terms for America.—Indisposition of Great Britain to a
peace.—Neither Holland nor Russia are disposed to an alliance with
the United States.—France cannot furnish additional supplies.

Count de Vergennes to Robert R. Livingston. Versailles, January 31st,
1782,

On his appointment to the Department of Foreign Affairs.

To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia, February 1st, 1782,

Instructions to Dr Franklin. In Congress, February 5th, 1782,

Empowering him to enter into engagements on the part of the United
States to discharge the loan raised in Holland.

Resolves of Congress respecting the Communications made by the
Minister of France. In Congress, February 8th, 1782,

Urging the necessity of further supplies from France.—Empowering
Dr Franklin to raise a loan of twelve millions of livres.

To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia, February 18th, 1782,

Requesting the revision of a sentence of condemnation against
certain prizes.

The Marquis de Bouillé to M. de la Luzerne. Without date,

Relative to the recapture of neutral ships trading to Dominica by
American privateers.

Memorial of the Council of Dominica,

Same subject.

Robert R. Livingston to M. de la Luzerne. Office of Foreign Affairs,
February 20th, 1782,

Case of the capture of the neutral ships trading to Dominica.

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To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, March 8th, 1782,

M. de Marbois will remain as Chargé d'Affaires during his absence.

To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia, April 7th, 1782,

Requesting the settlement of the accounts of Baron de Kalb and
others.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, April 13th, 1782,

Warlike appearances in Europe.—Want of preparation in America.—
Requests information of the strength of the forces.

Count de Rochambeau to M. de la Luzerne. Williamsburgh, April 16th,
1782,

Plans and operations of the enemy.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, April 18th, 1782,

Recommending Count Beniowsky.

George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Newburgh, April 28th, 1782,

Statement of his forces.—Enemy's force.

Communication of the French Minister to the Secretary of Foreign
Affairs. In Congress, May 1st, 1782,

Representing the necessity of vigorous exertion.—The English
intend to push operations with vigor.

Decree of the King's Council in France,

Relative to the exportation of merchandise taken from prizes.

To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia, May 7th, 1782,

Appointment of M. d'Annemours, as French Consul for the five
Southern States.

Robert R. Livingston to M. de la Luzerne. Office of Foreign Affairs,
May 8th, 1782,

Accounts of Baron de Kalb and others.

To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia, May 9th, 1782,

Applications of bearers of loan certificates for the repayment of their
capital, or the payment of the interest.

Robert R. Livingston to M. de la Luzerne. Office of Foreign Affairs,
May 9th, 1782,

Robert R. Livingston to M. de la Luzerne. Office of Foreign Affairs,
May 12th, 1782,

The address of Congress is, Gentlemen of the Congress.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, May 17th, 1782,

Reported actions in the West Indies.

Congress to the King of France,

Congratulations on the birth of the Dauphin.

To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia, May 25th, 1782,

Requests the execution of certain resolutions of Congress in relation
to Baron de Holzendorff.

Verbal Communication of the French Minister to the Secretary of
Foreign Affairs. In Congress, May 28th, 1782,

Attempts by the English to effect a partial peace with America and
with France.—The French Court refuse to treat separately.—
Vigorous preparations necessary to secure a peace.

George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Head Quarters, June 5th,
1782,

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Enclosing the congratulations of the army, and offering his own on
the birth of the Dauphin.

Robert R. Livingston to M. de la Luzerne. Office of Foreign Affairs,
June 7th, 1782,

Accounts of Baron de Kalb, Baron de Holzendorff and others.

Robert R. Livingston to M. de la Luzerne. Office of Foreign Affairs,
June 9th, 1782,

Answer to the applications of holders of the loan office certificates.

To George Washington, Commander in Chief, and other Officers of the
American Army, on Hudson's River. Philadelphia, June 10th, 1782,

Birth of the Dauphin.

Congress to the King of France,

Condolence on the death of the Princess Sophia of France.

To Count de Rochambeau. Philadelphia, June 14th, 1782,

Movements of the English forces.—Plan of counter operations.

George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Head Quarters, Newburgh,
June 24th, 1782,

Impracticability of the plan of operations abovementioned.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, July 3d, 1782,

Plans of Count de Rochambeau.—Disposition of Holland to form an
alliance with America.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, July 8th, 1782,

Inviting him to attend the rejoicings on the birth of the Dauphin.

Count de Vergennes to George Washington. Versailles, July 29th,
1782,

Interceding in favor of Captain Asgill.

Lady Asgill to Count de Vergennes. London, July 18th, 1782,

Imploring his interference on behalf of her son.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, August 5th, 1782,

Requesting him to communicate with M. de Vaudreuil.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, August 14th, 1782,

Liberation of American prisoners in England.—Indisposition of
England to peace.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, September 1st, 1782,

Relative to the America, presented by Congress to the King of
France.

To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia, September 5th, 1782,

Enclosing the preceding.

Robert R. Livingston to M. de la Luzerne. Office of Foreign Affairs,
September 12th, 1782,

The Marquis de Vaudreuil to M. de la Luzerne. Boston, September
20th, 1782,

Expressing his gratification at the offer of the America.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, September 23d, 1782,

Desires the appointment of a committee with whom he may
communicate.

George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Head Quarters, September

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24th, 1782,

The British meditate an attack on the squadron of M. de Vaudreuil.
—Has taken measures to counteract their schemes.

Communication of the French Minister to a Committee of Congress. In
Congress, September 24th, 1782,

The British Court indulge the idea of separating France and America.
—Congress should take measures to destroy any hopes of such a
result.—It is desirable that the negotiations should be conducted in
Europe.—State of the negotiation.—The French cabinet refuse to
treat except in conjunction with their allies.

To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia, September 27th, 1782,

Communicating a decree of the French Council, relative to the
fraudulent importation of English goods into America.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, September 29th, 1782,

State of the negotiations for peace.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, October 1st, 1782,

Requesting him to facilitate the entrance of M. Barbe into New York.

Report of a Committee of Congress on Communications made by the
French Minister. In Congress, October 3d, 1782,

Congress will listen to no propositions for a separate peace.—They
rely on the support of France to their demands in regard to
boundaries, the fisheries, and the navigation of the Mississippi.—
Difficulties attending any restitution of, or compensation for
confiscated property.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, October 16th, 1782,

Desiring an interview with a committee of Congress.

George Washington to the President of Congress. Head Quarters,
October 25th, 1782,

Receives the letters relative to Captain Asgill, and transmits them to
Congress.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, October 25th, 1782,

Repayment of sums expended for French service.

George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Head Quarters, October
25th, 1782,

Case of Captain Asgill.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, October 28th, 1782,

Complains that the English fleet is supplied with provisions by
citizens of the United States.

Robert R. Livingston to M. de la Luzerne. Office of Foreign Affairs,
October 30th, 1782,

Case of the seizure of an American prize by the French authorities at
St Domingo.

To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia, November 4th, 1782,

Desires the passing of laws corresponding to the thirteenth Article
of the treaty of commerce.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, November 6th, 1782,

The enemy are supplied with provisions by Americans.

To Count de Dillon, Governor of St Christopher's. Philadelphia,
November 8th, 1782,

Affair of the Lætitia.

To Sir Guy Carleton. Philadelphia, November 9th, 1782,

Enclosing resolutions of Congress relative to Captain Asgill.

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To Sir Guy Carleton. Philadelphia, November 9th, 1782,

Requesting him to permit the exchange of M. de la Touche.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, November 12th, 1782,

Apology for corresponding with General Carleton.

George Washington to Captain Asgill. Head Quarters, November 13th,
1782,

Enclosing the resolution of Congress relative to him.

George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Head Quarters, November
13th, 1782,

Regrets that he is unable to prevent the supplying of the enemy with
provisions.

George Washington to Count de Vergennes. Head Quarters,
Newburgh, State of New York, November 21st, 1782,

Affair of Captain Asgill.

Robert R. Livingston to M. de la Luzerne, Office of Foreign Affairs,
November 26th, 1782,

Mr Jefferson appointed Minister for negotiating a peace.

To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia November 29th, 1782,

Expresses his satisfaction with Mr Jefferson's appointment.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, November 30th, 1782,

Relative to the supplying the enemy with provision.

To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia, December 11th, 1782,

To George Washington. Philadelphia, December 18th, 1782,

Enclosing a letter for his perusal.

To the Marquis de Vaudreuil. Philadelphia, December 18th, 1782,

The Danaë aground in the Chesapeake.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, December 26th, 1782,

Expressing his Majesty's gratification with the proceedings of
Congress relative to the birth of the Dauphin.

Substance of a verbal Communication from the French Minister. Office
of Foreign Affairs, December 30th, 1782,

State of the negotiations.—Lord Shelburne's policy deceitful.—
Proposed mediation.

To the President of Congress. December 31st, 1782,

Satisfaction of the King with the conduct of Congress, in regard to
the overtures of the English in America, and the unanimity with
which the States determine not to treat separately.

Resolves of Congress on the departure of the French Army. In
Congress, January 1st, 1783,

Recommending the army to his Majesty's favorable notice.—
Declaring their high sense of the merits and services of the Count de
Rochambeau.

To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia, January 10th, 1783,

The capitulations permitting exportations from the islands captured
by the French to British ports will not be renewed.

To Robert Morris. Philadelphia, March 15th, 1783,

Loan of six millions procured by France for America.—Conditions of
the loan.—It will be impossible to furnish further supplies.—
Necessity of establishing a public revenue in the United States.

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To George Washington. Philadelphia, March 15th, 1783,

Conclusion of preliminaries of peace.—Necessity of continuing
preparations with vigor to secure favorable terms definitively.

To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia, March 18th, 1783,

George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Head Quarters, March 19th,
1783,

Agrees that the articles of the treaty are so inconclusive as to render
a hostile attitude still necessary.—Will endeavor to prevent the
supplying of the enemy with provisions.

Minutes of a verbal Communication from the Minister of France. Office
of Foreign Affairs, March 22d, 1783,

No essential difference exists between England and France, but the
latter will act only in conjunction with her allies.—If military
operations in America should cease, and the war be continued
elsewhere, the United States may exclude the English from
intercourse with them.

George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Head Quarters, March 29th,
1783,

Congratulations on the peace.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, April 10th, 1783,

The French troops in America will return immediately.

To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia, April 29th, 1783,

Requests him to inform Congress of the intended departure of the
French forces.

George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Head Quarters, May 13th,
1783,

Inviting him to be present at the rejoicings on account of peace.

To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia, May 19th, 1783,

Affair of Mr Durham.—Complaints against Commodore Gillon.

Count de Vergennes to M. de Lafayette. Versailles, June 29th, 1783,

Definition of a Free Port.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, September 17th, 1783,

Communicating the following letter, and requesting information as to
the measures taken in regard to the subject.

Count de Vergennes to M. de la Luzerne. Versailles, March 10th,
1783,

Circumstances under which the last loan was obtained from France.
—Contract made on the occasion.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, November 2d, 1783,

General peace.—Commercial arrangements.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, November 21st, 1783,

His testimony in favor of the French officers.—Congratulations on
the evacuation of New York.

M. de Calonne to M. de Lafayette. Versailles, January 9th, 1784,

L'Orient, Bayonne, Dunkirk, and Marseilles, will be declared free
ports in favor of the Americans.—The commercial intercourse of the
two countries will be favored by all possible facilities.

To the President of Congress. Annapolis, January 29th, 1784,

Requests to be informed what measures have been taken by
Congress relative to the contract for loans made by France.

To the President of Congress. Annapolis, January 30th, 1784,

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Appointment of French Consuls in America.

To the President of Congress. Annapolis, February 18th, 1784,

Accounts of M. de la Radière.

To the President of Congress. Annapolis, April 6th, 1784,

Arrival of portraits of the King and Queen of France for Congress.

To the President of Congress. Annapolis, April 9th, 1784,

Requests to be informed what arrangements have been made relative
to the loans procured from France.

Count de Vergennes to M. de la Luzerne. Versailles, December 24th,
1783,

Free ports in France.

Congress to the King of France,

Reception of the portraits of his Majesty and his consort.

To the President of Congress. Office of Finance, April 16th, 1784,

Enclosing letters of Lafayette on the commercial relations of France
and America.—Services of Lafayette in that matter.

To the President of Congress. Annapolis, April 21st, 1784,

Intends to return to France.—Pleasure afforded by his residence in
the United States.—Leaves M. de Marbois Chargé d'Affaires.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, April 28th, 1784,

Claims of the heirs of Baron de Kalb.—Case of M. de Fleury.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, May 6th, 1784,

Nomination of a Vice Consul at Charleston.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, May 13th, 1784,

Expresses his regret on leaving America.—Case of M. de Fleury and
of the heirs of Baron de Kalb.

Congress to M. de la Luzerne. In Congress, May 17th, 1784,

Regretting his departure.

To John Jay, Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Paris, (date uncertain)
1787?

Requesting him to present to Congress his letter of recall from his
intended mission to America.

ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON'S

CORRESPONDENCE.

Organization of a Foreign Department. In Congress, January 10th,
1781,

Appointment of a Secretary of Foreign Affairs. In Congress, August
10th, 1781,

Election of Mr Livingston.

To Major General Nathaniel Greene. Philadelphia, October 20th,

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1781,

Desires to open a correspondence with him.—Congratulations on
his successes.

To Governor George Clinton, of New York. Philadelphia, October
22d, 1781,

Congratulations on the capture of
Cornwallis.—Requests

information.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, October 29th, 1781,

Requests permission to examine the Secret Journals and papers of
Congress.

Circular to the Governors of the States. Philadelphia, November 12th,
1781,

Requesting a return of the damage done by the British in the
respective States.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, November 18th, 1781,

Payment of the foreign Ministers.—Allowance for different agents.
—Affair of Mr John Temple.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, November 25th, 1781,

Enclosing certain papers.

General Greene to Robert R. Livingston. Camp Round O, South
Carolina, December 13th, 1781,

State of affairs in the south.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, January 18th, 1782,

Mr Deane's letters.

To Governor Jonathan Trumbull of Connecticut. Philadelphia, January
22d, 1782,

Enclosing copies of Mr Deane's letters, confirming the charges
against him.—Desires an account of the damage done by the British
in Connecticut.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, January 25th, 1782,

Proposing certain changes in the organization of his department.

To Major General Greene. Office of Foreign Affairs, Philadelphia,
January 31st, 1782,

Military operations in Europe.—State of the negotiations.—
Important influence of success in America on the same.

Circular Letter to the Governors of the States. Philadelphia, February
18th, 1782,

Transmitting resolutions of Congress, relative to uniformity in the
laws concerning foreigners, and to boundaries of the respective
States.

To Governor Rutlege of South Carolina. Office of Foreign Affairs,
Philadelphia, February 19th, 1782,

Desires to open a correspondence with him.

Circular Letter to the Governors of the States. Philadelphia, February
19th, 1782,

Results of the last campaign.—Present disposition and means of
England, Holland, Spain, and France.—Necessity of exertion at
home.—Urges the adoption of measures for raising regular supplies.

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, February 21st,
1782,

Recommends a rehearing of the cases of the Dutch ship Resolution,
and of the Flemish brigantine Eeirsten, captured by American
privateers, and condemned by the American Courts.

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Regulations for the Department of Foreign Affairs. In Congress,
February 22d, 1782,

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, February 23d,
1782,

Organization of his department.

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, February 26th,
1782,

Questions relative to the distribution of the prize money from the
prizes made by the Bon Homme Richard.

To Robert Smith, Commercial Agent at Havana. Philadelphia, February
26th, 1782,

Desires information relative to the Island of Cuba.

To Don Francisco Rendon. Philadelphia, March 6th, 1782,

Answer to questions relative to the military force; the resources of
the United States; the probable extent of their commerce with Spain;
means of preventing an illicit commerce with the Spanish Colonies;
Spain will be permitted to build and arm ships in the United States.

To John Paul Jones. Philadelphia, April 17th, 1782,

Enclosing the protest of the commander of a Dutch ship.—
Requesting information as to the distribution of the prize money
among the crew of his squadron.

Thomas S. Lee to Robert R. Livingston. Annapolis, in Council, April
19th, 1782,

Robert Morris to Robert R. Livingston. Office of Finance, April 27th,
1782,

Desires to be furnished with an account of the salaries of the foreign
Ministers.

Circular Letter to the Governors of the States. Office of Foreign
Affairs, Philadelphia, May 2d, 1782,

The British cabinet refuses to admit the interference of the mediating
powers between England and her Colonies.—Attempts will be made
to open negotiations with the separate States.—Necessity of
adopting decisive and vigorous measures to counteract this policy.
—Languidness on the part of the States.

To Robert Morris. Philadelphia, May 8th, 1782,

Salaries of Ministers.

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, May 8th,
1782,

Expenses of the foreign department.—Expenses of the Ministers
abroad.—Enclosing resolutions regulating the allowance, &c. to the
Ministers.

Charles Thomson to Robert R. Livingston. May 9th, 1782,

Places assigned to the Heads of Departments in Congress, on
occasion of a public audience of the French Minister.

To the Commander in Chief, and Major General Greene. Philadelphia,
May 13th, 1782,

Intelligence of the birth of the Dauphin.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, May 13th, 1782,

Proposing an expression of the inviolable attachment of the United
States to the alliance with France.

Office of Foreign Affairs, May 13th, 1782,

Resolution above referred to.

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To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, May 15th, 1782,

Proposing a resolution, granting Mr Jay permission to leave Madrid
for France or Holland, if he thinks proper.

Office of Foreign Affairs, May 15th, 1782,

Resolution above mentioned.

To Richard Harrison of Cadiz. Philadelphia, May 21st, 1782,

Professions of kindness from the British commander treated with
distrust in America.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, May 21st, 1782,

Enclosing drafts of letters to Mr Dana.

George Washington to Robert R. Livingston. Head Quarters, May
22d, 1782,

Preparations to celebrate the birth of the Dauphin.

Governor Trumbull to Robert R. Livingston. Hartford, May 23d, 1782,

Enclosing copies of letters to Mr Deane.

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, June 5th,
1782,

To Robert Morris. Office of Foreign Affairs, June 6th, 1782,

Requesting information relative to interest due on Loan Office
certificates.

To Robert Morris. Office of Foreign Affairs, June 6th, 1782,

Robert Morris to Robert R. Livingston. Office of Finance, June 7th,
1782,

Congress have applied to the States for a duty on imports, to pay
the debt.

To Governor Trumbull. Office of Foreign Affairs, June 12th, 1782,

Mr Deane.

Governor Greene to Robert R. Livingston. Newport, June 15th, 1782,

Enclosing a letter of congratulation on the birth of the Dauphin.

Robert Morris to Robert R. Livingston. Office of Finance, June 20th,
1782,

Requesting him to make estimates of the expense of his department.

Robert Morris to Robert R. Livingston. Office of Finance, June 20th,
1782,

Persons having claims on the United States must account with
vouchers.

The Governor of North Carolina to Robert R. Livingston. North
Carolina, June 24th, 1782,

Military preparations of the State.—The State records being
dispersed, is unable to furnish an estimate of the damages done by
the British.—Transmits a map, showing the boundaries of the State.

To the Minister of France. Philadelphia, July 3d, 1782,

Transmitting the letter of congratulation on the birth of the Dauphin,
from the authorities of Rhode Island.

To William Lee, at Brussels. Philadelphia, July 18th, 1782,

Dr Franklin is directed to discharge his demands.

Governor Martin to Robert R. Livingston. North Carolina, August
20th, 1782,

Disposition of North Carolina towards the enemy.—No overtures

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will be listened to by that State.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, August 23d, 1782,

Accounts of the Ministers.

To William Moore, President of the Council of Pennsylvania. Office of
Foreign Affairs, September 8th, 1782,

Urging the passing of laws conformable to the treaty of commerce
and amity with France.

To Governor Weare, of New Hampshire. Office of Foreign Affairs,
September 9th, 1782,

Case of Mr Mc Clintock.

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, September
9th, 1782,

Requests leave of absence.

To Governor Martin, of North Carolina. Office of Foreign Affairs,
September 9th, 1782,

Requests that further documents relative to the boundaries of North
Carolina may be transmitted.

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, September
11th, 1782,

M. Dumas.—Mr Adams's accounts.—Mr Deane's accounts.

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, September
12th, 1782,

Enclosing papers.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, September 12th, 1782,

Services of M. Dumas.—Objections to appointing him Chargé
d'Affaires.

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, September
12th, 1782,

Resignation of Mr Laurens.—His salary continued.—False account
of his conduct in England.

Circular to the Governors of the States. Office of Foreign Affairs,
September 12th, 1782,

Enclosing a resolution of Congress.—Complains that former
resolutions have not been complied with.

Circular to the Governors of the States. Office of Foreign Affairs.
September 15th, 1782,

Reception of Mr Adams by the States-General.

General Greene to Robert R. Livingston. Head Quarters, October 2d,
1782,

Celebration of the birth of the Dauphin.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, October 29th, 1782,

Recommending Mr Harrison to the notice of Congress.

To Thomas Jefferson. Philadelphia, November 13th, 1782,

Transmitting his appointment as Minister Plenipotentiary for
negotiating a peace.

To Governor Matthews, of South Carolina. Philadelphia, November
20th, 1782,

Requests information relative to debts contracted by Mr Gillon on
behalf of South Carolina.

To Thomas Barclay. Philadelphia, November 26th, 1782,

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