Grounds of Mr Adams's opinions of European politics.—Mr Laurens's services.—The northern powers friendly to America.—America has suffered by reposing confidence in a certain minister.
To C. W. F. Dumas. Paris, January 29th, 1783,
Proceedings of Congress in reference to the armed neutrality.—America is ready to accede to its principles.
To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, February 5th, 1783,
Causes of the revocation of his commission for negotiating a treaty of commerce with Great Britain.—Recommends the appointment of a Minister to England for negotiating a treaty of commerce.—Mr Adams's idea of the qualifications necessary for an American Minister, particularly at the English Court.—Address and fluency in speaking French of little importance.—Mr Jay's services and qualifications.
Robert R. Livingston to John Adams. Philadelphia, February 13th, 1783,
Financial embarrassments of the country.
To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, March 2d, 1783,
Transmitting an application from a French house at Leghorn to be appointed consul or commercial agent of the United States.