Robert R. Livingston to Francis Dana. Philadelphia, May 22d, 1782,
The change of administration in England has produced no change of feeling in America.—Congress refuses a passport to General Carleton's Secretary.
Robert R. Livingston to Francis Dana. Philadelphia, May 29th, 1782,
Transmitting letters of earlier date.—Ten thousand British prisoners in America, which the English refuse to ransom.—The Germans will be sold for three years.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, June 28th, 1782,
The Marquis de Verac advises against disclosing his character, notwithstanding the chances in the British Ministry.—Reflections drawn up by Mr Dana without signature, and communicated indirectly to the Russian Cabinet, showing that the commerce of Russia will not suffer by the independence of America.—Difficulties of transmission prevent frequent communications.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, August 30th, 1782,
The only safe channel of communication with him is through Holland.—The Russian Court is fully convinced that the independence of the United States is permanently established.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, September 5th, 1782,
The Empress is prevented, by her desire of acting as mediator, from taking any decisive measures in favor of the United States.—The belligerent powers were never intended to be parties to the marine convention.—Custom at Russian court for a power entering into a treaty with Russia to pay six thousand rubles to each of the four Ministers.—Portugal accedes to the armed neutrality.—Rank of diplomatic agents.