Intrigues of the English to restore their former connexions with Holland.—The Dutch complain of having been deceived by the French Ministers.—No progress in the negotiations between England and Holland.
To Robert R. Livingston. Amsterdam, July 28th, 1783,
Sugar trade.—American loan in Holland.—Loans of the other powers there.
To Robert Morris. Amsterdam, July 28th, 1783,
The loan in Holland.—Suggests the expediency of sending out ships loaded by the States with their respective staples.—Probability of obtaining a loan in England.
To Robert R. Livingston. The Hague, July 30th, 1783,
Trade with the Dutch Colonies.—Account of the limits, &c. of the Dutch West India Company received from the secretary.—General commerce with the European West India Colonies.
To Robert R. Livingston. The Hague, July 31st, 1783,
Conversation with the Sardinian Minister, who advises the sending of a circular by Congress to the European powers, giving an account of the Declaration of Independence, of the acknowledgment by other powers, &c.; recommends commercial connexions with Italy; remarks on the Austrian policy towards Turkey.—Efforts to detach Holland from her connexion with France.