Robert R. Livingston to Francis Dana. Philadelphia, November 7th, 1782,
Encloses resolutions of Congress, directing the foreign Ministers of the United States to transmit frequent communications.—Also resolutions, declaring the intention of Congress not to conclude a peace without their allies.—State of affairs in the United States.—Mr Boudinot elected President of Congress.—Provisions for the payment of the salaries of the Ministers.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, November 18th, 1782,
The British Commissioner having received powers to treat with those of the United States, Mr Dana proposes to make known his public character.—The Marquis de Verac opposes this intention.—Advantages of the measure.—Sums to be paid to the Russian Ministers in case of a treaty.
Robert R. Livingston to Francis Dana. Philadelphia, December 17th, 1782,
Military operations of the preceding campaign.—General Carleton's attempts at negotiation.—Spirit of the people.—Flourishing State of commerce.—State of the circulating medium.—Success of the bank.—Condition of the finances.—Formation of the State governments.—General tranquillity.—Insurrection in Massachusetts represented as the revolt of New England.—Character of Congress.—Transmits the constitutions.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, December 21st, 1782,
Opportunities on which the communications of his powers seemed proper.—Circumstances which render it expedient.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, December 27th, 1782,
Intends to return to America as soon as a commercial treaty with Russia shall be completed.—Reasons for this measure.