To Robert R. Livingston. The Hague, August 1st, 1783,
Conversation with the Portuguese Minister on commercial matters.—Dr Franklin's treaty with Portugal.
To Robert R. Livingston. The Hague, August 2d, 1783,
Conversation with M. Berenger on the European politics of the day.
To Robert R. Livingston. The Hague, August 3d, 1783,
Necessity of securing reciprocity in the commercial treaties.—Dissatisfaction in Holland with France.
To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, August 10th, 1783,
Interview with the Spanish and Portuguese Ministers on commercial subjects.—Extraordinary increase of the commerce of the neutrals.—No progress in the negotiation.—Causes of the delay.
To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, August 13th, 1783,
Exchange ratifications of the provisional treaty with Mr Hartley.—The project of a definitive treaty produced by Mr Hartley in the words of the provisional treaty.—Mr Hartley objects to the mediation of the Imperial Courts.