To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, January 31st, 1783,
Dr Franklin promises to advance the money necessary to conclude the treaty with Russia.—Intends to return to America.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, February 10th, 1783,
High standing of America in Europe.—A direct intercourse between the West Indies and the United States ought to be secured.—Plan of Portugal to establish factories in America.
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, February 25th, 1783,
The French Ambassador advises him not to communicate his mission until the formal announcement of the signing of the preliminaries by the British Minister.—Intends to draw on Dr Franklin for the expenses of the treaty.
Mr Dana's Communication of his Mission to Count Ostermann. St Petersburg, March 7th, 1783,
To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, March 7th, 1783,
Communicates his mission without the advice of the French Ambassador, on assurances of reception from the Russian Cabinet.