To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, June 28th, 1782,
Services of the Marquis de Lafayette.—Intentions of the British Ministry.—Inexpediency of any negotiations in America.
Robert R. Livingston to John Jay. Philadelphia, July 6th, 1782,
Complains of the sending of British prisoners into the United States by Spain.—Remits Mr Jay's salary.
Robert R. Livingston to John Jay. Philadelphia, September 12th, 1782,
Complains of want of information from American Ministers in Europe.—Symptoms of a change in the British conciliatory policy.—Importance of securing a direct trade with the West Indies.—This is also for the interest of the European holders of the islands.
To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, Sept. 18th, 1782,
France wishes to postpone the acknowledgment of independence by England until the general peace, in order to preserve her influence over America.—France and Spain will dispute the western boundary.—Dr Franklin's views on the French policy.
Robert R. Livingston to John Jay. Philadelphia, September 18th, 1782,
Enclosing certain resolutions of Congress.—The letters of the Commissioners are inspected on the passage.