Chapter 2

Count de Vergennes to M. de Lafayette. Versailles, June 29th, 1783, 170

Definition of a Free Port.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, September 17th, 1783, 170

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, 171

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

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, November 2d, 1783, 175

General peace.--Commercial arrangements.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, November 21st, 1783, 176

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, 177

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, 178

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, 179

Appointment of French Consuls in America.

To the President of Congress. Annapolis, February 18th, 1784, 180

Accounts of M. de la Radiere.

To the President of Congress. Annapolis, April 6th, 1784, 180

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

To the President of Congress. Annapolis, April 9th, 1784, 181

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, 182

Free ports in France.

Congress to the King of France, 183

Reception of the portraits of his Majesty and his consort.

To the President of Congress. Office of Finance, April 16th, 1784, 184

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, 185

Intends to return to France.--Pleasure afforded by his residence in the United States.--Leaves M. de Marbois _Charge d'Affaires_.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, April 28th, 1784, 186

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

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, May 6th, 1784, 189

Nomination of a Vice Consul at Charleston.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, May 13th, 1784, 190

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, 191

Regretting his departure.

To John Jay, Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Paris, (date uncertain) 1787? 193

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, 201

Appointment of a Secretary of Foreign Affairs. In Congress, August 10th, 1781, 203

Election of Mr Livingston.

To Major General Nathaniel Greene. Philadelphia, October 20th, 1781, 203

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

To Governor George Clinton, of New York. Philadelphia, October 22d, 1781, 204

Congratulations on the capture of Cornwallis.--Requests information.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, October 29th, 1781, 205

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

Circular to the Governors of the States. Philadelphia, November 12th, 1781, 205

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

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, November 18th, 1781, 207

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

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, November 25th, 1781, 209

Enclosing certain papers.

General Greene to Robert R. Livingston. Camp Round O, South Carolina, December 13th, 1781, 210

State of affairs in the south.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, January 18th, 1782, 211

Mr Deane's letters.

To Governor Jonathan Trumbull of Connecticut. Philadelphia, January 22d, 1782, 212

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, 213

Proposing certain changes in the organization of his department.

To Major General Greene. Office of Foreign Affairs, Philadelphia, January 31st, 1782, 217

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, 219

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, 220

Desires to open a correspondence with him.

Circular Letter to the Governors of the States. Philadelphia, February 19th, 1782, 221

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, 227

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.

Regulations for the Department of Foreign Affairs. In Congress, February 22d, 1782, 230

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, February 23d, 1782, 234

Organization of his department.

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, February 26th, 1782, 235

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, 237

Desires information relative to the Island of Cuba.

To Don Francisco Rendon. Philadelphia, March 6th, 1782, 238

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, 241

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, 242

Robert Morris to Robert R. Livingston. Office of Finance, April 27th, 1782, 243

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, 243

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, 247

Salaries of Ministers.

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, May 8th, 1782, 247

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, 252

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, 253

Intelligence of the birth of the Dauphin.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, May 13th, 1782, 253

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

Office of Foreign Affairs, May 13th, 1782, 254

Resolution above referred to.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, May 15th, 1782, 255

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, 255

Resolution above mentioned.

To Richard Harrison of Cadiz. Philadelphia, May 21st, 1782, 256

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

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, May 21st, 1782, 257

Enclosing drafts of letters to Mr Dana.

George Washington to Robert R. Livingston. Head Quarters, May 22d, 1782, 257

Preparations to celebrate the birth of the Dauphin.

Governor Trumbull to Robert R. Livingston. Hartford, May 23d, 1782, 258

Enclosing copies of letters to Mr Deane.

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, June 5th, 1782, 258

To Robert Morris. Office of Foreign Affairs, June 6th, 1782, 259

Requesting information relative to interest due on Loan Office certificates.

To Robert Morris. Office of Foreign Affairs, June 6th, 1782, 259

Robert Morris to Robert R. Livingston. Office of Finance, June 7th, 1782, 260

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, 260

Mr Deane.

Governor Greene to Robert R. Livingston. Newport, June 15th, 1782, 261

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

Robert Morris to Robert R. Livingston. Office of Finance, June 20th, 1782, 262

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

Robert Morris to Robert R. Livingston. Office of Finance, June 20th, 1782, 262

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, 263

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, 264

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, 265

Dr Franklin is directed to discharge his demands.

Governor Martin to Robert R. Livingston. North Carolina, August 20th, 1782, 265

Disposition of North Carolina towards the enemy.--No overtures will be listened to by that State.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, August 23d, 1782, 267

Accounts of the Ministers.

To William Moore, President of the Council of Pennsylvania. Office of Foreign Affairs, September 8th, 1782, 268

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, 269

Case of Mr Mc Clintock.

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, September 9th, 1782, 270

Requests leave of absence.

To Governor Martin, of North Carolina. Office of Foreign Affairs, September 9th, 1782, 270

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, 271

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

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, September 12th, 1782, 273

Enclosing papers.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, September 12th, 1782, 274

Services of M. Dumas.--Objections to appointing him _Charge d'Affaires_.

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, September 12th, 1782, 275

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, 276

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, 277

Reception of Mr Adams by the States-General.

General Greene to Robert R. Livingston. Head Quarters, October 2d, 1782, 278

Celebration of the birth of the Dauphin.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, October 29th, 1782, 279

Recommending Mr Harrison to the notice of Congress.

To Thomas Jefferson. Philadelphia, November 13th, 1782, 280

Transmitting his appointment as Minister Plenipotentiary for negotiating a peace.

To Governor Matthews, of South Carolina. Philadelphia, November 20th, 1782, 280

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

To Thomas Barclay. Philadelphia, November 26th, 1782, 281

Transmitting his appointment as Commissioner for adjusting the accounts of Congress in Europe.

Thomas Jefferson to Robert R. Livingston. Chesterfield, November 26th, 1782, 281

Accepting his appointment as Minister.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, December 2d, 1782, 282

Offers his resignation.--Inadequacy of the allowance.

To Richard Harrison. Philadelphia, December 5th, 1782, 284

State of military affairs in America.

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, December 9th, 1782, 285

The Count de Rochambeau orders his troops to embark for the West Indies.--Forces remaining.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, December 16th, 1782, 286

Extracts from a letter of Mr Jay relative to the Western boundary.

General Greene to Robert R. Livingston. Head Quarters, South Carolina, December 19th, 1782, 287

Evacuation of Charleston.

To the Committee of Congress appointed to repair to Rhode Island. Philadelphia, December 20th, 1782, 287

Improbable that any further supplies will be furnished by France.--Nothing is to be expected from Spain.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, December 22d, 1782, 288

Conclusion of the treaty of commerce with Holland.

Governor Martin to Robert R. Livingston. North Carolina, December 23d, 1782, 289

Is unable to transmit an account of the damages done by the British, without an Act of the Assembly.

Circular to the Governors of the States. Philadelphia, December 23d, 1782, 290

Enclosing a copy of Mr Oswald's commission to treat with the United States.

To William Greene, Governor of Rhode Island. Philadelphia, January 4th, 1783, 291

Foreign loans and grants since 1779.--Spain.--Portugal.--Holland.--France.

Thomas Jefferson to Robert R. Livingston. Baltimore, February 7th, 1783, 297

Prevented from sailing by English cruisers.

Thomas Jefferson to M. de la Luzerne. Baltimore, February 7th, 1783, 298

Is unwilling to expose the French frigate offered to convey him, on his account.

To General Greene. Philadelphia, February 14th, 1783, 299

Importance of the evacuation of Charleston.--Prospect of peace on favorable terms.

To Thomas Jefferson. Philadelphia, February 14th, 1783, 300

Enclosing a resolution of Congress.

To Thomas Jefferson. Philadelphia, February 18th, 1783, 301

Congress will be unwilling to lose his services, if the negotiations are not concluded.

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, February 18th, 1783, 302

Enclosing letters from Mr Jefferson and Mr Lee.

To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, February 26th, 1783, 303

Inexpediency of keeping Mr Dana at St Petersburg.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, February 26th, 1783, 304

Great Britain appears disposed to peace.--State of the negotiations.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, March 12th, 1783, 305

Signing of the Preliminary Articles.--Mr Oswald proposes that the British forces in America be permitted to embark for West Florida without molestation.

To General Greene. Philadelphia, March 12th, 1783, 307

Signing of the preliminaries.--Remaining obstacles in the way of a definitive treaty.

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, March 13th, 1783, 309

Probability of an expedition against West Florida.

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, March 18th, 1783, 309

Appearances of distrust of France in the signing of the preliminaries, and the insertion of the Separate Article.--Evils which may arise from these measures.--Proposes that Congress adopt resolutions, directing the communication of the article to the French Minister, and declaring the preliminaries are not to take effect until peace is signed between France and Great Britain.

Circular to the Governors of the States. Philadelphia, March 18th, 1783, 315

Forwarding a copy of the preliminary treaty.--The conclusion of the definitive treaty is yet uncertain.--Warlike preparations are continued by France and England.--Desires that an account of the damage done by the enemy may be transmitted to him.

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, Philadelphia, March 21st, 1783, 317

Enclosing a letter from Mr Barclay.

To George Washington. Philadelphia, March 24th, 1783, 318

Intelligence of a general peace.

To Sir Guy Carleton. Philadelphia, March 24th, 1783, 319

The French cruisers are recalled.--Expresses a wish that measures may be taken by the English commanders to discontinue hostilities.

To Rear Admiral Digby. Office of Foreign Affairs, Philadelphia, March 24th, 1783, 320

Desiring that measures may be concerted for the cessation of hostilities.

Sir Guy Carleton to Robert R. Livingston. New York, March 26th, 1783, 321

Does not feel authorised to order a cessation of hostilities without official communication. Presumes that Congress will immediately release prisoners of war.

Admiral Digby, to Robert R. Livingston. New York, March 27th, 1783, 322

Cannot withdraw his cruisers until the reception of official accounts.

To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, March 28th, 1783, 323

Moneys remaining in his hand.

To Thomas Jefferson. Philadelphia, April 4th, 1783, 324

His departure is rendered unnecessary by the peace.

William Paca to Robert R. Livingston. In Council, Annapolis, April 4th, 1783, 324

Measures taken to ascertain the damages done by the British.

Sir Guy Carleton to Robert R. Livingston. New York, April 6th, 1783, 325

Receives official information of the conclusion of peace.--Liberation of prisoners.--Restitution of confiscated estates.

Admiral Digby to Robert R. Livingston. Lion, off New York, April 6th, 1783, 327

Recall of British cruisers.