To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, June 27th, 1783,
Progress of the negotiations of the other powers.—Expects to obtain nothing more favorable than the terms of the provisional treaty.—Conduct, character, and materials of the British Ministry.
To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, June 27th, 1783,
American ships arrive in England.—Dubious policy of the Ministry.—The American Ministers would effect more in England.—France does not desire a reconciliation between England and the United States.
To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, July 3d, 1783,
The American Ministers make visits to the Ministers of all the powers.—The coalition.—The commerce with the West Indies.—Receives a visit from the Ambassador of the Emperor of Germany.—The other Ministers return his visit.
To Robert Morris. Paris, July 5th, 1783,
State of affairs in Europe at the moment of signing the peace.—Expediency of signing it without consulting the French Minister.
To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, July 7th, 1783,
The British Ministry avoid any definitive propositions.—The West India commerce in regard to the different powers.