1829.
HALE’S STEAM PRESS.
No. 6 Suffolk Buildings, Congress Street, Boston.
CONTENTS
OF THE
SECOND VOLUME.
| [ARTHUR LEE’S CORRESPONDENCE.] | ||
| PAGE | ||
| From the Committee of Secret Correspondence to Arthur Lee. Philadelphia, December 12th, 1775, | [ 5] | |
| Dumas.—Important to know the disposition of foreign powers.—Necessity of secrecy. | ||
| To Benjamin Franklin. London, February 13th, 1776, | [ 6] | |
| To Lieutenant Governor Colden. London, February 13th, 1776, | [ 7] | |
| British preparations for the ensuing campaign.—Plan of operations.—Reluctance of troops to serve.—Secret wishes of the French government. | ||
| To Lieutenant Governor Colden. London, February 14th, 1776, | [10] | |
| British forces; military; naval.—Character and disposition of the troops.—Dr Church. | ||
| To Lieutenant Governor Colden. April 15th, 1776, | [12] | |
| Address of the city of London; answer.—Disposition of the English nation. | ||
| To the Committee of Secret Correspondence. June 3d, 1776, | [14] | |
| Disposition of France favorable.—Spain.—Necessity of independency. | ||
| Record of the Committee of Secret Correspondence. Philadelphia, October 1st, 1776, | [16] | |
| Message from Mr Lee; his conferences with the French Ambassador; offer of arms and ammunition through Hortalez.—Proceedings of the Committee in relation to the message; determine to keep it secret, except in case of ill success. | ||
| The Committee of Secret Correspondence to Arthur Lee. Philadelphia, October 23d, 1776, | [18] | |
| Informing Mr Lee of his appointment as Commissioner to the Court of France. | ||
| To Lord Shelburne. Paris, December 23d, 1776, | [19] | |
| To the Committee of Secret Correspondence. Paris, January 3d, 1777, | [20] | |
| Acceptance of his appointment.—Joins Dr Franklin and Mr Deane.—Doubtful politics of the French Court. | ||
| From the Commissioners in Paris to Count de Vergennes. Paris, January 5th, 1777, | [21] | |
| Applying for ships; arms; promise payment for them.—American commerce to France and Spain. | ||
| The Commissioners to M. Gerard. Paris, January 14th, 1777, | [23] | |
| Relative to the message of the King of France. | ||
| The Commissioners to Count de Vergennes. Paris, February 1st, 1777, | [24] | |
| Danger of America; German troops; blacks.—English acquainted with the proceedings of France in favor of America.—Dangers of France if England subdues the colonies.—Interest of France to assist America. | ||
| To the Committee of Secret Correspondence. Nantes, February 11th, 1777, | [27] | |
| Exertions of the British.—Measures to defend the West India trade.—Commercial connexions of the Committee in Nantes. | ||
| To the Committee of Secret Correspondence. Nantes, February 14th, 1777, | [31] | |
| Agreement with the Farmers-General for tobacco.—British offer of prisoners to the East India Company. | ||
| From James Gardoqui to Arthur Lee. Madrid, February 17th, 1777, | [33] | |
| Advises him not to come to Madrid.—Proposes a meeting between Grimaldi and Mr Lee at Burgos. | ||
| To the Committee of Secret Correspondence. Bordeaux, February 18th, 1777, | [35] | |
| Plan of the British for the ensuing campaign.—Tobacco. | ||
| To the Commissioners in Paris. Vitoria, February 26th, 1777, | [36] | |
| Memorial delivered by Arthur Lee to the Marquis de Grimaldi. Burgos, March 5th, 1777, | [38] | |
| Reasons for visiting Madrid. | ||
| To the Committee of Secret Correspondence. Burgos, March 8th, 1777, | [40] | |
| Promise of supplies from Bilboa, New Orleans and Havanna. | ||
| Memorial presented to the Court of Spain. Burgos, March 8th, 1777, | [41] | |
| Critical state of affairs.—Importance of American commerce.—Policy of immediate assistance.—Danger of Great Britain in case of war in Europe.—Impolicy of allowing the reunion of the colonies by conquest or conciliation. | ||
| Answer to the Memorial by the Marquis de Grimaldi at Vitoria, | [44] | |
| Objections of Spain to an immediate declaration. | ||
| To the Count de Florida Blanca, Minister to the King of Spain. Vitoria, March 17th, 1777, | [45] | |
| Acknowledging the favors of Spain.—British oppressions. | ||
| To the Committee of Secret Correspondence. Vitoria, March 18th, 1777, | [47] | |
| Account of the proceedings as already stated in preceding letters.—Supplies furnished by Gardoqui. —Situation of Great Britain. | ||
| From B. Franklin to Arthur Lee. Passy, March 21st, 1777, | [54] | |
| New commission substituting Mr Lee instead of Mr Jefferson; empowering Commissioners to treat with Spain; particular commission to Dr Franklin for that purpose.—America will assist France to conquer the British West Indies, and Spain to conquer Portugal.—Loan of £2,000,000.—Sir J. Yorke’s memorial.—Proceedings of the States and of Amsterdam thereon. | ||
| The Commissioners at Paris to Baron de Schulenburg, Minister to the King of Prussia. Paris, April 19th, 1777, | [58] | |
| Congress propose to send a Minister to Prussia. | ||
| James Gardoqui to Arthur Lee. Madrid, April 28th, 1777, | [59] | |
| Enclosing money. | ||
| A Minute of the sixteen enclosed Bills, | [60] | |
| To James Gardoqui at Madrid. Paris, May 8th, 1777, | [60] | |
| To Baron de Schulenburg. Paris, May 8th, 1777, | [62] | |
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, May 13th, 1777, | [62] | |
| Baron de Schulenburg to Arthur Lee. Berlin, May 20th, 1777, | [63] | |
| To the Commissioners at Paris. Vienna, May 27th, 1777, | [64] | |
| To Benjamin Franklin. Vienna, May 28th, 1777, | [65] | |
| To Baron de Schulenburg. Berlin, June 5th, 1777, | [65] | |
| Requests an interview. | ||
| To Baron de Schulenburg. Berlin, June 7th, 1777, | [66] | |
| Commerce with America. | ||
| Baron de Schulenburg to Arthur Lee. Berlin, June 9th, 1777, | [68] | |
| To Baron de Schulenburg. Berlin, June 10th, 1777, | [68] | |
| Insurance to America.—Value of American commerce.—Danger of its reverting into the hands of the British. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Berlin, June 11th, 1777, | [70] | |
| Cautious policy of Prussia.—No danger to be apprehended from Russia.—German Princes.—Hesse. —European powers awaiting events.—Chatham’s motion for a cessation of hostilities. | ||
| To the Commissioners at Paris. Berlin, June 15th, 1777, | [72] | |
| To George Washington. Berlin, June 15th, 1777, | [73] | |
| His plan of operations approved.—Prussian army; discipline; arms.—Intention of writing the history of the revolution. | ||
| Baron de Schulenburg to Arthur Lee. Berlin, June 18th, 1777, | [75] | |
| Commercial intercourse—Difficulties. | ||
| To Baron de Schulenburg. Berlin, June 20th, 1777, | [76] | |
| Reasons for the admission of prizes, made by the Americans, into Prussian ports. | ||
| Baron de Schulenburg to Arthur Lee. Berlin, June 26th, 1777, | [78] | |
| Prizes, made by the Americans, not to be admitted into Prussian ports. | ||
| To the Commissioners in Paris. Berlin, June 28th, 1777, | [79] | |
| His papers stolen.—Suspects the English Ambassador. | ||
| To the King of Prussia. Berlin, June 29th, 1777, | [80] | |
| Commerce with America; objections answered.—Justified by usages and law of nations. | ||
| To the King of Prussia. Berlin, July 1st, 1777, | [85] | |
| Complains of the loss of his papers; requests an audience. | ||
| The King of Prussia to Arthur Lee. Potsdam, July 2d, 1777, | [86] | |
| Mr Lee may communicate with Baron Schulenburg. | ||
| To the Commissioners in Paris. Berlin, July 6th, 1777, | [86] | |
| Recovery of his papers. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, July 29th, 1777, | [87] | |
| Account of his proceedings at Berlin.—Odium in Germany against the princes who let their troops to England.—Situation of Russia.—British credit low in Germany and Holland.—Disposition of European powers. | ||
| To M. Gerard, Secretary to Count de Vergennes. Paris, August 1st, 1777, | [91] | |
| Committee of Foreign Affairs to Arthur Lee. Philadelphia, August 8th, 1777, | [91] | |
| Paper currency. | ||
| To Baron de Schulenburg. Paris, August 13th, 1777, | [93] | |
| Commercial affairs. | ||
| To James Gardoqui, at Madrid. Paris, August 18th, 1777, | [94] | |
| Count de Vergennes to Mr Grand. August 21st, 1777, | [95] | |
| American Privateers in French ports. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, September 9th, 1777, | [96] | |
| English trade in French ships.—Success of American cruisers in European seas. | ||
| To Baron de Schulenburg. Paris, September 21st, 1777, | [97] | |
| To James Gardoqui, at Madrid. Paris, September 25th, 1777, | [97] | |
| Military Supplies. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, October 6th, 1777, | [98] | |
| Receives a commission to the Court of Spain.—Supplies from Gardoqui.—Hortalez. | ||
| Baron de Schulenburg to Arthur Lee. Berlin, October 8th, 1777, | [102] | |
| Commerce with America. | ||
| To Baron de Schulenburg. Paris, October 23d, 1777, | [103] | |
| Requests information of British affairs in Russia, Denmark and Germany. | ||
| To Baron de Schulenburg. Paris, November 13th, 1777, | [104] | |
| William Lee appointed Commissioner to Berlin. | ||
| To Messrs Gardoqui and Sons at Bilboa. Paris, November 15th, 1777, | [105] | |
| Supplies consigned to Mr Gerry; for whom intended?—Authorised to sell the prizes of American cruisers. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, November 27th, 1777, | [106] | |
| Prussia declines opening her ports to American armed vessels.—Extract of a letter from the Prussian Minister; Great Britain will receive no reinforcements in Europe.—Decline of English credit.—Further extracts from Prussian Minister’s letter; desirous of information relating to America.—King’s speech; discontents in England.—Preparations in France, Spain, and Holland.—Circular to captains of American armed vessels relating to violations of neutrality. | ||
| Baron de Schulenburg to Arthur Lee. Berlin, November 28th, 1777, | [111] | |
| William Lee’s mission. | ||
| To Dr Berkenhout. Paris, December 3d, 1777, | [111] | |
| America expects to receive, not make overtures; folly of British measures. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, December 8th, 1777, | [112] | |
| Extract of a letter from M. Gardoqui; goods shipped to Mr Gerry.—King of Prussia refuses a passage to Anglo-German troops. | ||
| The Commissioners in Paris to Count de Vergennes. Paris, December 8th, 1777, | [113] | |
| Urging an answer to propositions for a treaty. —Supply of three millions from France. | ||
| To Count d’Aranda. Paris, December 9th, 1777, | [115] | |
| Enclosing memorial of Commissioners to Vergennes. | ||
| To Baron de Schulenburg. Paris, December 11th, 1777, | [115] | |
| The Commissioners in Paris to Lord North. Passy, December 12th, 1777, | [116] | |
| Treatment of American prisoners by the British. | ||
| To Lord Shelburne. Paris, December 14th, 1777, | [119] | |
| Enclosing a copy of the preceding.—Clinton’s cruelties. | ||
| Baron de Schulenburg to Arthur Lee. Berlin, December 18th, 1777, | [120] | |
| Congratulations on the surrender of Burgoyne. —The King’s favorable disposition waits only for France. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, December 19th, 1777, | [121] | |
| Favorable effects of recent intelligence from America.—Edmund Jennings. | ||
| Baron de Schulenburg to Arthur Lee. Berlin, December 23d, 1777, | [122] | |
| The King of Prussia refuses a passage to Anglo-German troops. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, January 5th, 1778, | [123] | |
| Dispositions of Spain; of Prussia.—Plans of the British Ministry; alarmed about Canada. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, January 15th, 1778, | [125] | |
| Spain promises three million livres in the course of the year.—Supplies shipped from Bilboa.—Fall of British consols. | ||
| Baron de Schulenburg to Arthur Lee. Berlin, January 16th, 1778, | [125] | |
| Requests regular information on American affairs. —King of Prussia ready to follow France in acknowledging independence.—Purchase of arms in Prussia. | ||
| To Messrs Franklin and Deane. Chaillot, January 30th, 1778, | [127] | |
| Objections to the 12th article of the treaty. | ||
| Messrs Franklin and Deane to Arthur Lee. Passy, February 1st, 1778, | [129] | |
| Have requested that the 11th and 12th articles may be omitted. | ||
| Messrs Franklin and Deane to M. Gerard. Passy, February 1st, 1778, | [130] | |
| Requesting the omission of the 11th and 12th articles of the treaty. | ||
| M. Gerard to the Commissioners. Versailles, February 2d, 1778, | [130] | |
| The 11th and 12th articles have been approved by the King, and cannot be changed without inconvenience.—The sixth article changed. | ||
| To Baron de Schulenburg. February 2d, 1778, | [131] | |
| General Howe’s situation in America.—-Military operations in the north. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, February 10th, 1778, | [133] | |
| Enclosing the memorial and letter to Count de Florida Blanca.—The war with Portugal concluded.—Probability of a declaration of war against England by France, Spain, and Portugal.—Gardoqui’s remittances.—Propriety of separating the political and commercial agents.—Views of Spain on Pensacola. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, February 15th, 1778, | [134] | |
| Beaumarchais’s demands.—Testimonial of Count Lauragais on this subject. | ||
| To Messrs Franklin and Deane. Chaillot, February 26th, 1778, | [136] | |
| The return of the despatches by Mr Simeon Deane.—Complains of the proceedings of the other Commissioners therein without his knowledge.—Necessity and advantages of a public acknowledgment of the Commissioners by France. | ||
| Messrs Franklin and Deane to Arthur Lee. Passy, February 27th, 1778, | [137] | |
| Result of Mr Deane’s visit to Versailles, on account of the return of the despatches. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, February 28th, 1778, | [138] | |
| Temporising conduct of Spain.—Comparison of the conduct of England and France towards the Colonies.—Prospect of a war in Germany. | ||
| To the President of Congress. Paris, March 19th, 1778, | [140] | |
| Congratulations on Mr Laurens being chosen President of Congress.—Policy of Spain.—Pensacola.—The Commissioners are to be presented to the King of France.—The English Ambassador leaves France abruptly. | ||
| To Benjamin Franklin. Chaillot, March 27th, 1778, | [141] | |
| Uncertainty of the measures of Spain. | ||
| To Messrs Franklin and Deane. March 31st, 1778, | [142] | |
| Requesting a settlement of the accounts relating to the expenditures of the Commissioners. | ||
| James Gardoqui & Co. to Arthur Lee. Bilboa, April 1st, 1778, | [142] | |
| Invoice of seventyfive Bales of Merchandise shipped on board the George, Captain Job Knight, for Cape Ann, consigned to Elbridge Gerry, on account of Arthur Lee, | [143] | |
| Enclosing an invoice of merchandise shipped to Elbridge Gerry, on account of Arthur Lee. | ||
| M. Gerard to Arthur Lee. Versailles, April 1st, 1778, | [144] | |
| Requesting letters to Mr Lee’s friends in America. | ||
| To M. Gerard. April 1st, half past one o’clock, 1778, | [144] | |
| Mr Lee before ignorant of M. Gerard’s destination. | ||
| M. Gerard to Arthur Lee. Versailles, April 1st, 1778, | [145] | |
| M. Gerard’s mission not publicly avowed. | ||
| To Benjamin Franklin. Chaillot, April 2d, 1778, | [145] | |
| Surprised to hear of M. Gerard’s mission, and Mr Deane’s return.—Complains of Dr Franklin’s silence.—Requests explanations. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, April 2d, 1778, | [148] | |
| Propriety of determining the rank of the United States in their intercourse with European powers.—Departure of Mr William Lee to Germany.—Gardoqui’s shipments. —Complains of the reserve of his colleagues. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, April 5th, 1778, | [150] | |
| Succors from Spain through the Havanna promised.—The accounts of the Commissioners never settled.—How kept by Mr Deane. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, April 8th, 1778, | [151] | |
| Complains of the secrecy observed towards him by his colleagues.—Hostile acts of Great Britain and France.—Views of France relative to the fisheries.—Probability of a war in Germany.—Russia and the Porte.—Importance of securing Holland.—Encloses a memorial for Holland. | ||
| Memorial for Holland, | [153] | |
| Enclosed in the preceding.—Colonial commerce originally free; restricted by England; navigation act; effect of this monopoly in Holland.—Importance of the commerce of the States to Holland. | ||
| To Count de Vergennes. Chaillot, April 24th, 1778, | [156] | |
| Agents employed by the English Ministry in France and America to excite a mutual jealousy.—Mr Hartley at Paris. | ||
| Count de Vergennes to Arthur Lee. Versailles, April 24th, 1778, | [157] | |
| Intrigues of Mr Hartley referred to in the preceding letter. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, May 9th, 1778, | [158] | |
| Situation of affairs in Europe.—Folger’s affair.—Sums drawn by the Commissioners. | ||
| Committee of Foreign Affairs to Arthur Lee. York, May 14th, 1778, | [159] | |
| Supplies of Hortalez & Co.—The enemy’s cruisers have prevented the making remittances.—Commercial to be put under the direction of a Board.—Intend to make remittances to Hortalez & Co. and the Gardoquis.—Depreciation of the paper currency. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, May 23d, 1778, | [162] | |
| Despatches received by Mr Adams.—The orders for supplies from Spain renewed.—Sailing of an English fleet to America. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, June 1st, 1778, | [162] | |
| Confusion of Mr Deane’s accounts.—Policy of the European powers.—Payment and number of foreign Agents.—British plan of operations in America.—Supplies from Spain.—Necessity of settling the boundary between the territories of Spain and the United States; of regulating port duties, &c.—French naval force delayed. | ||
| To M. Dumas. Chaillot, June 4th, 1778, | [168] | |
| Commerce with America. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, June 9th, 1778, | [169] | |
| British naval expedition stopped.—Confusion in Great Britain. —Exchange of prisoners agreed to.—German affairs. —Mr Williams’s accounts.—Appointment of Commercial Agents. | ||
| To Count de Vergennes. Chaillot, June 14th, 1778, | [171] | |
| Explanation of the 12th article of the treaty. | ||
| Count de Vergennes to Arthur Lee. Versailles, June 15th, 1778, | [173] | |
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, June 15th, 1778, | [173] | |
| Supplies from ports of France and Spain.—Politics of Germany; of the North.—Embarrassments of Great Britain. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, July 1st, 1778, | [175] | |
| An engagement between a French and English ship; French subjects permitted to fit out privateers. | ||
| To Count de Florida Blanca. Paris, July 18th, 1778, | [176] | |
| Enclosing the resolutions of Congress relative to the negotiation of a loan of two millions sterling.—Requests that application may be made to the King of Spain for the same.—Sacrifices of the United States.—Depreciation of paper money. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, July 29th, 1778, | [178] | |
| Engagement between the English and French fleets.—German affairs.—Impracticability of despatching cruisers to the East Indian seas.—The 11th and 12th articles of the treaty to be omitted. | ||
| James Gardoqui to Arthur Lee. Madrid, August 13th, 1778, | [179] | |
| Cannot obtain the loan required in Spain. | ||
| James Gardoqui to Arthur Lee. Madrid, August 20th, 1778, | [180] | |
| Suggesting the cession of Florida and supply of ship timber to Spain, as a means of obtaining the loan. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, August 21st, 1778, | [181] | |
| Difficulty of obtaining a loan.—M. Holker. | ||
| To James Gardoqui. Paris, August 27th, 1778, | [183] | |
| Importance of a loan to the United States.—Peace the natural policy of the United States. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, August 31st, 1778, | [186] | |
| Requesting instructions as to the cession of Florida, and the supply of ship timber to Spain, on condition of supplies of money. | ||
| To James Gardoqui. Paris, September 1st, 1778, | [187] | |
| Mr Lee ready to treat with full powers. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, September 9th, 1778, | [187] | |
| Remittances received.—Encloses the accounts of articles shipped. | ||
| James Gardoqui to Arthur Lee. Madrid, September 28th, 1778, | [189] | |
| Complains of the capture of Spanish property by an American privateer.—Probability of obtaining the loan in Spain; on what terms. | ||
| To Count de Vergennes. Chaillot, September 28th, 1778, | [190] | |
| Conversation relating to M. Holker.—The duties. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, September 30th, 1778, | [191] | |
| General reluctance to war. | ||
| To James Gardoqui. Paris, October 6th, 1778, | [192] | |
| Necessity of decision on the part of Spain. | ||
| To Count de Vergennes. Paris, October 12th, 1778, | [193] | |
| Indecision of Spain.—Interference of France requested. | ||
| Count de Vergennes to Arthur Lee. Versailles, October 17th, 1778, | [195] | |
| Advising the suspension of his proposed measures at the Court of Spain. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, October 19th, 1778, | [195] | |
| Aspect of affairs in Holland.—Ports of the two Sicilies open to vessels of the United States.—Deceived in the fusils from Prussia. | ||
| To Baron de Schulenburg. Chaillot, October 21st, 1778, | [197] | |
| Complains of the fusils received from Prussia. | ||
| Count de Vergennes to Arthur Lee. Versailles, October 24th, 1778, | [199] | |
| D’Estaing’s squadron separated by unfavorable winds. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, November 4th, 1778, | [199] | |
| Preparations of Great Britain.—Will receive no aid from Russia.—English Whale fishery on the coast of Brazil. —Instruments for abolishing the 11th and 12th articles exchanged. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, November 15th 1778, | [201] | |
| Preparations and plans of Great Britain.—The effect of a general war.—Prospect of a loan or of supplies in Holland.—Capture of Spanish property by Captain Cunningham.—Arms ordered by Virginia. | ||
| To James Gardoqui. Paris, December 4th, 1778, | [204] | |
| Requests the shipment of blankets on the old plan.—Desires to know whether American produce and prizes may be sold in Spanish-American ports.—D’Estaing’s fleet. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, December 5th, 1778, | [205] | |
| Lord Suffolk’s speech.—Plan of the British to destroy everything before them.—France declares the goods of the enemy, in neutral ships, lawful prize.—Spain admits the sale of French prizes, and the entrance of American vessels.—German affairs. | ||
| To Count de Florida Blanca. Paris, December 17th, 1778, | [207] | |
| Proclamation and manifesto of the British Commissioners, threatening to destroy the Colonies.—Cruelties of the British in America. | ||
| To the Baron de Schulenburg. Paris, December 25th, 1778, | [210] | |
| The Prussian fusils.—Counter-manifesto of Congress to the manifesto of the British Commissioners. | ||
| To Count de Florida Blanca. Paris, December 27th, 1778, | [213] | |
| Enclosing copies of absolution and manifesto of Congress in reply to the British manifesto. | ||
| To Count de Vergennes. Chaillot, Jan. 3d., 1779, | [214] | |
| Proposals of Dr Berkenhout. | ||
| Count de Vergennes to Arthur Lee. Versailles, January 4th, 1779, | [214] | |
| Advice in regard to Dr Berkenhout. | ||
| To Count de Vergennes. Chaillot, Jan. 8th, 1779, | [215] | |
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, January 5th, 1779, | [216] | |
| English influence in Holland.—Expenses of England.—Military establishment.—Fourteen regiments to be sent to America.—Beaumarchais. —Mr Lee’s account. | ||
| Count de Vergennes to Arthur Lee. Versailles, January 10th, 1779, | [220] | |
| Mr Lee’s answer to Dr Berkenhout.—English convoys. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, January 15th, 1779, | [221] | |
| Proceedings in Great Britain; Admiral Keppel’s trial; general excitement there; losses at sea; financial embarrassments. | ||
| Dr Price to Arthur Lee. Newington-Green, January 18th, 1779, | [222] | |
| Acknowledges the reception of a letter with the resolution of Congress. | ||
| John Adams to Count de Vergennes. Passy, February 11th, 1779, | [224] | |
| Mr Deane’s Address to the people of America.—Mr Lee’s services and fidelity.—Character of his two brothers. | ||
| Count de Vergennes to John Adams. Versailles, February 13th, 1779, | [227] | |
| Of Mr Deane’s Address.—Promises Mr Adams an interview. | ||
| Count de Vergennes to Arthur Lee. Versailles, February 15th, 1779, | [228] | |
| Desiring an interview.—Mr Lee’s note, giving an account of the interview. | ||
| Benjamin Franklin to Arthur Lee. Passy, February 18th, 1779, | [229] | |
| Transmitting resolutions of Congress. | ||
| To Benjamin Franklin. Chaillot, Feb. 18th, 1779, | [229] | |
| Acknowledging receipt of preceding. | ||
| Benjamin Franklin to Arthur Lee. Passy, February 18th, 1779, | [230] | |
| Requesting Mr Lee to send him public papers belonging to his department. | ||
| To Benjamin Franklin. Chaillot, Feb. 21st, 1779, | [230] | |
| Declines sending the papers belonging to the Commissioners. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, February 25th, 1779, | [231] | |
| Mr Deane’s representations to Congress; confusion and incompleteness of his accounts. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Nantes, March 7th, 1779, | [234] | |
| Mr Deane.—Proceedings of Dr Franklin since his appointment as Minister. | ||
| Benjamin Franklin to Arthur Lee. Passy, March 13th, 1779, | [236] | |
| Reasons for asking for the papers of the Commissioners in Mr Lee’s possession.—Offers Mr Lee copies of those in his own hands. | ||
| Arthur Lee to Benjamin Franklin. Paris, March 19th, 1779, | [238] | |
| Relating to public papers in his possession.—Reasons for retaining them. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, April 22d, 1779, | [239] | |
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, April 26th, 1779, | [240] | |
| Reinforcements of the British force.—Ministry intend making great exertions. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, May 21st, 1779, | [241] | |
| Peace between Russia and the Porte.—Probability of the peace of Teschin.—Politics of the German powers.—Power, credit, and importance of Spain.—The States-General grant convoys.—Discontents in the English army and navy.—Irritation of Scotland.—State of Ireland.—Disposition of the King.—Successes of the English privateers.—Successes in India.—Prince Ferdinand.—De la Luzerne appointed to succeed M. Gerard.—M. de Marbois Secretary of the embassy.—Treaty of Teschin. | ||
| To the President of Congress. Paris, May 31st, 1779, | [246] | |
| Requesting his recall. | ||
| To Count d’Aranda. Paris, June 7th, 1779, | [246] | |
| Enclosing the following. | ||
| To Count de Florida Blanca. Paris, June 6th, 1779, | [247] | |
| Enclosing a Memorial to the Court of Spain. | ||
| Memorial to the Court of Spain. Paris, June 6th, 1779, | [247] | |
| Importance of prizes to the English.—Recommends an embargo on Spanish ships, or convoys to protect them. | ||
| John Adams to Arthur Lee. L’Orient, June 10th, 1779, | [249] | |
| Testimony to Mr Lee’s services and fidelity. | ||
| To the President of Congress. Paris, June 21st, 1779, | [250] | |
| Recall of the English and Spanish Ambassadors respectively. —Propositions in the House of Commons. | ||
| To Count de Florida Blanca. Paris, June 27th, 1779, | [251] | |
| Enclosing a memorial on the operations of the English in Georgia. | ||
| Memorial to Count de Florida Blanca. Paris, June 27th, 1779, | [252] | |
| Committee of Foreign Affairs to Arthur Lee. Philadelphia, July 16th, 1779, | [253] | |
| Destruction of Fairfield. | ||
| Count de Florida Blanca to Arthur Lee. Madrid, August 6th, 1779, | [254] | |
| Acknowledges the receipt of his letters on English affairs. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, August 10th, 1779, | [255] | |
| Junction of the Spanish and French fleets.—Preparations for the invasion of England; and the blockade of Gibraltar.—West India and Baltic fleets safely arrived in England. | ||
| To Benjamin Franklin. Paris, August 14th, 1779, | [256] | |
| Requesting Dr Franklin to consult Count de Vergennes as to the propriety of applying to the Court of Spain on the subject of an alliance. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, August 24th, 1779, | [257] | |
| Mediation of Russia between the European belligerents.—Embarrassments of England.—Combined fleet on the English coast. | ||
| To the President of Congress. Paris, September 10th, 1779, | [259] | |
| Complains of the mode of proceeding in Congress relative to himself. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, September 19th, 1779, | [260] | |
| Complains, of the treatment by Congress.—Requests instructions relative to the boundaries between the territories of Spain and the United States. | ||
| Benjamin Franklin to Arthur Lee. Passy, September 30th, 1779, | [262] | |
| Unable to supply Mr Lee with money for his support in Spain.—Advises his return to America. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, October 13th, 1779, | [262] | |
| Admiral Rodney appointed to the command in the West Indies.—Meditated invasion of England. | ||
| Committee of Foreign Affairs to Arthur Lee. Philadelphia, October 13th, 1779, | [264] | |
| Announcing Mr Jay’s appointment to Spain.—Enclosing the resolution of Congress allowing Mr Lee’s return to America. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, October 21st, 1779, | [264] | |
| Disposition of England unfavorable to peace.—Debt of England. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, November 6th, 1779, | [265] | |
| Requests a decision on the accusations against him.—Impracticability of a loan in Europe.—Requests a fixed allowance.—Plans of the French and British cabinets for the ensuing campaign.—Spanish ultimatum. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, November 30th, 1779, | [271] | |
| Change in the British Ministry.—Ascendancy of the war party. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, December 8th, 1779, | [273] | |
| King’s speech.—Memorial of the English Ambassador at the Hague. | ||
| To Count de Florida Blanca. Paris, December 16th, 1779, | [273] | |
| Plan of operations in the south. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, December 25th, 1779, | [274] | |
| Exertions of the English for the ensuing campaign. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, January 19th, 1780, | [275] | |
| Receives the King’s picture on taking leave. | ||
| To John Jay, Minister from the United States of America at Madrid. L’Orient, March 17th, 1780, | [276] | |
| Necessity of secrecy at the Court of Spain.—Gardoqui. | ||
| To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, October 7th, 1780, | [278] | |
| Deposits the King’s picture with the President.—Requests a hearing before Congress. | ||
| To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, December 7th, 1780, | [280] | |
| State of Europe.—League of the neutral powers.—Difficulty of obtaining a loan in Europe.—Necessity of a Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.—Importance of Russia. | ||
[WILLIAM LEE’S CORRESPONDENCE.] | ||
| Instructions to William Lee. Philadelphia, July 1st, 1777, | [289] | |
| Commissioner to the Courts of Vienna and Berlin.—Instructed to propose treaties of friendship and commerce with those Courts, and to solicit the acknowledgment of the independence of the States. | ||
| To the President of Congress. Paris, Oct. 7th, 1777, | [291] | |
| Acknowledges the receipt of his instructions. | ||
| To Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress. Paris, November 24th, 1777, | [292] | |
| Anglo-German troops.—Supplies from the North. | ||
| To Charles Thomson. Paris, Dec. 18th, 1777, | [294] | |
| Prussia forbids the passage of the German troops; desirous of commerce with America. | ||
| To Charles Thomson. Paris, January 2d, 1778, | [296] | |
| Emperor discountenances the use of German troops by the English.—Commerce through Emden. | ||
| To the President of Congress. Paris, Jan. 22d, 1778, | [298] | |
| Imperfection in his commission. | ||
| To the President of Congress. Paris, February 28th, 1778, | [300] | |
| Threatened rupture between Austria and Prussia.—Situation and measures of the British Ministry.—Spain. | ||
| To the President of Congress. Paris, March 23d, 1778, | [302] | |
| Acknowledgment of the independence of the United States.—France will not join either party in case of a German war. | ||
| The Committee of Foreign Affairs to William Lee. York, May 14th, 1778, | [304] | |
| Resolution of Congress providing for his pay.—Unanimity and firmness of Congress; the nation.—Mr Lee’s powers to be enlarged. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, September 12th, 1778, | [306] | |
| War in Germany.—Retires from Vienna to Francfort.—Draft of a treaty between Holland and the United States. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Francfort, October 15th, 1778, | [310] | |
| Plan of a treaty with Holland.—State of German affairs. | ||
| Plan of a treaty with Holland, | [313] | |
| From the Committee of Foreign Affairs to William Lee. Philadelphia, October 28th, 1778, | [334] | |
| Return of the British Commissioners. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Francfort, February 25th, 1779, | [335] | |
| States-General determine to protect their trade.—Prospect of a peace in Germany, under the mediation of France and Russia.—Commerce with Prussia. | ||
| To the President of Congress. Paris, March 16th, 1779, | [339] | |
| Answer to Mr Deane’s charges. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, March 25th, 1779, | [346] | |
| Conferences between Prussia and Austria at Teschin.—Danger of England’s obtaining recruits from the German free corps.—Dr Franklin declines joining him in consulting with Count de Vergennes on German affairs.—Mr Deane’s charges. | ||
| Ralph Izard and Arthur Lee to William Lee. Paris, June 22d, 1779, | [349] | |
| Propriety of waiting for the decision of Spain, before an application to Prussia to acknowledge the independence of the United States; of changing the channel of application. | ||
| James Lovell to William Lee. Philadelphia, July 17th, 1779, | [350] | |
| Communicating his recall from Vienna and Berlin. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Francfort, September 28th, 1779, | [351] | |
| Effect of Dr Franklin’s refusal to assist him at the French Court.—Rescript of the Spanish Ambassador.—Answer of the Prussian Minister to his application for an acknowledgment of the independence of the United States.—Mediation of Russia.—Commerce with Prussia.—British Ministry disposed to acknowledge the independence of America.—Disposition of the king. | ||
| To the President of Congress. Brussels, February 10th, 1781, | [356] | |
| Britain determines not to send more troops to America.—Secret proposals of the Ministry to France and Spain. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Brussels, April 12th, 1781, | [357] | |
| Mr Lee’s accounts. | ||
| James Lovell to William Lee. Philadelphia, September 20th, 1781, | [358] | |
| Enclosing the decision of Congress in regard to the settlement of his accounts. | ||
| To the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Brussels, March 31st, 1782, | [359] | |
| Change in the British Ministry.—General disposition to peace in England.—Opposition of the King.—Propriety of sending a Minister to the Austrian Netherlands. | ||
[RALPH IZARD’S CORRESPONDENCE.] | ||
| Instructions to Ralph Izard. Philadelphia, July 1st, 1777, | [367] | |
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, October 6th, 1777, | [369] | |
| Interest of the Italian powers to diminish the power of England. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, December 18th, 1777, | [370] | |
| Friendly disposition of the Tuscan Minister in France; advises a delay of Mr Izard’s visit to Italy.—Effect of the surrender of General Burgoyne. | ||
| Arthur Lee to Ralph Izard. January 28th, 1778, | [372] | |
| Requesting his opinion on the twelfth article of the treaty. | ||
| To Benjamin Franklin. Paris, January 28th, 1778, | [372] | |
| Objections to the twelfth article.—Complains of Dr Franklin’s reserve. | ||
| Benjamin Franklin to Ralph Izard. Passy, January 29th, 1778, | [375] | |
| Circumstances prevent his explaining the motives of his conduct.—Advice to Mr Izard. | ||
| To Benjamin Franklin. Paris, January 30th, 1778, | [376] | |
| Recriminations.—Twelfth article. | ||
| The Committee of Foreign Affairs to Ralph Izard. York, February 5th, 1778, | [378] | |
| Depreciation of the currency.—Importance of a loan. | ||
| To Henry Laurens, President of Congress. Paris, February 16th, 1778, | [379] | |
| Proceedings relative to the twelfth article.—Complains of the reserve of Dr Franklin and Mr Deane.—Preparations for war in France and England.—Want of funds. | ||
| Benjamin Franklin to Ralph Izard. Passy, March 27th, 1778, | [385] | |
| To Benjamin Franklin. Paris, March 29th, 1778, | [385] | |
| Reminds him of his promise of an explanation of his conduct. | ||
| Benjamin Franklin to Ralph Izard. Passy, March 30th, 1778, | [386] | |
| Reasons of his delay in giving his explanations. | ||
| To Benjamin Franklin. Paris, March 31st, 1778, | [387] | |
| Requests a speedy explanation. | ||
| To Henry Laurens. Paris, April 1st, 1778, | [388] | |
| Secrecy of Dr Franklin and Mr Deane relative to M. Gerard’s mission.—Disputes on the Bavarian succession.—Mr Deane’s unfitness for his place.—Proposes a commission for Naples. | ||
| To Benjamin Franklin. Paris, April 4th, 1778, | [390] | |
| On the subject of explanations. | ||
| Benjamin Franklin to Ralph Izard. Passy, April 4th, 1778, | [391] | |
| Promises to explain the reasons of his conduct. | ||
| To Henry Laurens. Paris, April 11th, 1778, | [391] | |
| Expresses a wish to be sent to England.—Titles of American Ministers in Europe. | ||
| To Benjamin Franklin, Paris, April 25th, 1778, | [394] | |
| Subject of the explanations. | ||
| John J. Pringle to Ralph Izard. Paris, April 26th, 1778, | [395] | |
| Interview with Dr Franklin on the subject of Mr Izard’s complaints. | ||
| Committee of Foreign Affairs to Ralph Izard. York, May 14th, 1778, | [399] | |
| Enclosing the resolve of Congress providing for his support.—Treaties ratified by Congress.—Future treaties to be made on the basis of mutual benefit.—Enlargement of his powers. | ||
| To Arthur Lee. Paris, May 18th, 1778, | [401] | |
| Objections to the fifth article of the treaty. | ||
| Arthur Lee to Ralph Izard. Chaillot, May 23d, 1778, | [406] | |
| Objections to the fifth article.—Cession of territory to Spain. | ||
| To Benjamin Franklin. Paris, June 17th, 1778, | [408] | |
| Mr Pringle’s interview.—Subject of the explanations promised by Dr Franklin. | ||
| To Henry Laurens, President of Congress. Paris, June 28th, 1778, | [417] | |
| Objections to the treaties.—Complains of Dr Franklin.—German affairs. | ||
| To Henry Laurens, President of Congress. Paris, July 25th, 1778, | [422] | |
| Ratification of the treaties received in France.—Objections to the eighth article.—Mr Lee not received publicly at Vienna. | ||
| From the Abbé Niccoli to Ralph Izard. Florence, July 28th, 1778, | [426] | |
| Advises him not to come to Florence.—State of Tuscany.—Improbability of his obtaining a loan there.—Recommends an attempt in Genoa. | ||
| To the Commissioners. Paris, August 25th, 1778, | [429] | |
| Relative to obtaining a loan in Genoa.—Barbary cruisers. | ||
| From the Commissioners to Ralph Izard. Paris, August 25th, 1778, | [430] | |
| Advise an application to Count de Vergennes on the subject of a loan in Genoa.—Intend to present him a memorial on the interposition of France with the Barbary powers. | ||
| To the Abbé Niccoli. Paris, September 1st, 1778, | [431] | |
| Urging a loan.—-Trade to Leghorn. | ||
| To Count de Vergennes. Paris, Sept. 2d, 1778, | [433] | |
| Requesting the assistance of France in obtaining a loan from Genoa. | ||
| To Henry Laurens, President of Congress. Paris, September 12th, 1778, | [434] | |
| Relative to the 11th, 12th, and 5th articles of the treaty.—Policy of Spain.—France declines interfering in the business of a loan.—-The fisheries.—Confusion of the commercial business of the United States in France. | ||
| The Committee of Foreign Affairs to Ralph Izard. Philadelphia, October 28th, 1778, | [440] | |
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, January 28th, 1779, | [441] | |
| Cannot be publicly received at Florence.—Dr Franklin refuses to accept his draft.—Requests permission to return to America. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, March 4th, 1779, | [444] | |
| Requests leave to return. | ||
| The Committee of Foreign Affairs to Ralph Izard. Philadelphia, July 17th, 1779, | [445] | |
| Communicating his recall. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Paris, September 29th, 1779, | [446] | |
| Relative to the payment for his services. | ||
| To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, August 6th, 1780, | [448] | |
| Announces his arrival.—Offers information respecting affairs in Europe. | ||
[HENRY LAURENS’ CORRESPONDENCE.] | ||
Instructions to Henry Laurens. In Congress, October 26th, 1779, | [453] | |
| Committee of Foreign Affairs to Henry Laurens. Philadelphia, December 11th, 1779, | [454] | |
| Enclosing acts of Congress for drawing on him for £100,000. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Charleston, January 24th, 1780, | [455] | |
| Relative to the bills of exchange mentioned in the preceding letter. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Charleston, February 14th, 1780, | [457] | |
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Charleston, February 24th, 1780, | [458] | |
| Proposes to embark for Martinique.—Ships indigo on account of the United States. | ||
| To the Committee of Foreign Affairs. Vestal—British frigate, St John’s, Newfoundland, September 14th, 1780, | [461] | |
| He and his papers captured.—Ordered to England by the Governor. | ||
| To the President of Congress. Tower of London, December 20th, 1781, | [462] | |
| Cruel treatment in the tower. | ||
| To the President of Congress. Amsterdam, May 30th, 1782, | [463] | |
| History of his confinement in the tower.—Declines his appointment to treat with Great Britain.—His services while in confinement.—Lord Shelburne declares that he “shall part with America with regret.” | ||
| To the President of Congress. Nantes, September 5th, 1782, | [472] | |
| Applies for a passport from England.—Dr Franklin offers to supply his expenses. | ||
| Robert R. Livingston to Henry Laurens. Philadelphia, September 17th, 1782, | [476] | |
| Announces his appointment as Secretary of Foreign Affairs.—Congress declines accepting Mr Laurens’ resignation. | ||
| Robert R. Livingston to Henry Laurens. Philadelphia, November 8th, 1782, | [477] | |
| Union and firmness of the States.—Military intelligence.—Death of Colonel Laurens. | ||
| To Lord Cornwallis. Paris, December 9th, 1782, | [479] | |
| His exertions to effect the release of Lord Cornwallis. | ||
| To the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Paris, December 15th, 1782, | [480] | |
| Acknowledges the receipt of certain acts of Congress.—Repairs to Paris in compliance with the order of Congress to assist in the negotiations.—His services in England.—Declines receiving any further sums of money.—Signing of the preliminary articles between Great Britain and the United States communicated to Russia.—Exchange of Lord Cornwallis.—Requests permission to return. | ||
| To the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Paris, December 24th, 1782, | [484] | |
| Mr Hartley’s motion in the House of Commons on a reconciliation with America.—Little prospect of a general peace.—Notions in England of a reconciliation with the colonies. —Attempts to excite jealousies of France. | ||
| To the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Paris, January 9th, 1783, | [487] | |
| Little prospect of a definitive treaty. | ||
| To the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. London, March 15th, 1783, | [488] | |
| Visits London.—Urges the withdrawing of British troops from America previous to any intercourse between the countries.—Provisional treaty, if obtained without the concurrence of France, disgraceful to the American Ministers. | ||
| To the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. London, April 5th, 1783, | [491] | |
| Third bill of the provisional establishment of trade with America dropped.—Mr Laurens’s supposed American bill for regulating commerce with Great Britain.—The new Ministry arranged.—Conference with Mr Fox.—United States included in the Foreign Department.—Mr Hartley appointed to negotiate a definitive treaty of peace. | ||
| To the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. London, April 10th, 1783, | [493] | |
| Leave given to bring in a bill repealing certain bills prohibiting an intercourse with the United States.—Deputation of merchants urge the opening of a communication with America.—Mr Laurens insists on the previous withdrawing of the troops. | ||
| Robert R. Livingston to Henry Laurens. Philadelphia, May 8th, 1783, | [495] | |
| Enclosing the resolution of Congress permitting his return.—The provisional treaty ratified. | ||
| To the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. London, June 17th, 1783, | [496] | |
| Delays of the British negotiator.—Weakness of the new Ministry. | ||
| Articles proposed by the American Commissioners to Mr Hartley, | [499] | |
| Mr Hartley’s proposed Article of Agreement, delivered by him to the American Commissioners for their Consideration, May 21st, 1783, | [500] | |
| Observations and Propositions of Mr Hartley, left with the American Ministers, May 21st, 1783, | [502] | |
| To the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Bath, June 27th, 1783, | [505] | |
| Regrets that the British troops were not removed previous to a free communication between the countries.—His accounts. | ||
| To the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Bath, July 17th, 1783, | [507] | |
| Recommending the Rev. Mr Wells and Mr Carpenter.—Mr Deane reported to have been active in drawing up a treaty of commerce in London. | ||
| To the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Bath, July 17th, 1783, | [508] | |
| Requested by Dr Franklin to return to Paris.—Complies. | ||
| To the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Ship Washington, off Poole, August 2d, 1783, | [508] | |
| Intends to apply to the Ministers for information, as to the reception of an American Minister in London. | ||
| To L. R. Morris. London, August 9th, 1783, | [509] | |
| His accounts. | ||
| To the Ministers of the United States at Paris. London, August 9th, 1783, | [510] | |
| Conference with Mr Fox.—With the Duke of Portland.—Second conference with Mr Fox.—The meeting at Philadelphia. | ||
| To the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. London, August 9th, 1783, | [515] | |
| His accounts. | ||
| To the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. London, September 11th, 1783, | [517] | |
| The definitive treaty only a re-confirmation of the provisional treaty.—Mr Jennings’s accusations. | ||
| To the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Dover, September 16th, 1783, | [520] | |
| To Charles Thomson. Bath, March 28th, 1784, | [520] | |
| Term for exchanging ratifications extended.—Extension of the Intercourse Bill.—Trade of the United States with the British West Indies.—Disposition of the English towards America. | ||
| David Hartley to Henry Laurens. Golden Square, March 26th, 1784, | [523] | |
| Proposed term for the exchange of ratifications extended. | ||
| To the President of Congress. London, April 24th, 1784, | [524] | |
| Proclamation for extending the American intercourse.—Restrictions on the American trade to the West Indies.—Effects of a retaliation.—Opposition to a reconciliation with America.—The King opposed to the late war; willing to receive an Ambassador from the United States.—Plan for the King’s abdication, and rescinding the alienation of the Prince of Wales’s inheritance.—Mischief done by the loyalists in England. | ||
| To the President of Congress. London, April 30th, 1784, | [527] | |
| Bitterness in England against the United States.—Mr Deane and others oppose the interests of the United States. | ||