Delays in the negotiations.
Townshend appointed Secretary for Foreign Affairs.—Mr Oswald receives a place in that department.
Sincerity of the Ministers.—Mr Fitzherbert.
Acknowledgments for his congratulations.
Affair of Captain Asgill.—Justification of the proceedings of General Washington.
Mr Oswald informs him that his commission is in preparation.
Requesting a visit.
Letter of General Carleton and Admiral Digby to General Washington, declaring that a negotiation for a general peace is opened on the ground of independence.—Compensation to loyalists; fisheries; western lands.
Accounts between France and the United States; the sum of eighteen millions has been received, exclusive of the Holland loan, for which the King is guaranty; twelve millions of this a free gift.—Sweden ready to treat.—Affairs of the expedition of Commodore Jones.—Medals and monument in commemoration of the victories of Yorktown and Saratoga.—Delays in the negotiation.
Difficulty of obtaining more supplies.—State of Beaumarchais's accounts.—State of the United States' funds in Europe.