Alienation of America from Great Britain.—Kindness and cordiality of France.—Change of Ministry necessary for conciliation.—Subscriptions in England for the relief of American prisoners.—Mr Hutton.
Lord North's conciliatory bills.—Advice to the English whigs.
The Commissioners are ready to treat.
Desires an interview with Dr Franklin.
America cannot treat on any terms short of independence—will not treat at all in case of a war against France.
British Commissioners cannot succeed in America on their terms.
Advises him to take care of his own safety.
Giving an account of his conversations with Mr Hartley; of the visit of Mr Chapman, an agent of Lord Shelburne.—The Quebec fleet.
Policy of the English to excite divisions and distrust.
Reply to insinuations against the faith of France.—Future prospects of America.—Acknowledgment of the independency of little consequence to America.—The King's political studies.—Peace is to be obtained only on equal terms.—Ridicules the offers of rewards.