To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, December 30th, 1782,
Advantages of postponing the conclusion of a commercial treaty with Russia.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, January 3d, 1783,
Treaty between Denmark and Russia on the principles of the Marine Convention.—The Marine Convention itself is limited to the duration of the present war.
To the Commissioners of the United States at Paris. St Petersburg, January 14th, 1783,
Congratulations on the conclusion of the preliminary treaty.—The French Ambassador thinks his admission would be delayed, if not refused.
To John Adams. St Petersburg, Jan. 15th, 1783,
Is prevented by his instructions from communicating his mission.—The attention of Russia is turned chiefly to the east.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, January 15th, 1783,
Delays the communication of his mission in compliance with the opinion of the French Ambassador.—State of affairs between Russia and Turkey.