In a conference with the President of the States-General, he proposes a treaty of amity and commerce on the principle of reciprocity. Presents a plan of a treaty to the committee of the States, appointed to treat.
To Robert R. Livingston. The Hague, April 23d, 1782,
Is introduced to the foreign Ministers at a dinner made in honor of the United States by the French Ambassador.—Receives visits in a private character from the Spanish Minister.
To B. Franklin. Amsterdam, May 2d, 1782,
Considers it doubtful whether he shall be present at the negotiations in Paris.—Difficulties in regard to the loan.
To Robert R. Livingston. The Hague, May 16th, 1782,
Mr Adams removes to the Hague.—Great obstacles, that have been surmounted in Holland.—Difficulties in the way of a loan.—Recommends to the attention of Congress Messrs Dumas, Thaxter, Jennings, and Cerisier.
Robert R. Livingston to John Adams. Philadelphia, May 22d, 1782,
The change of Ministry and measures in England will have no effect on the determination of America.—Congress refuses General Carleton's request of a passport for his Secretary.—The salaries of the Ministers will be paid quarterly in America.
Robert R. Livingston to John Adams. Philadelphia, May 29th, 1782,