To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, Dec. 12th, 1782,
The negotiations with Spain are not begun.—Unanimity of the Commissioners on all points in the preliminaries.—Mr Adams's services relative to the eastern boundary.—Dr Franklin's services on the subject of the tories.
Robert R. Livingston to John Jay. Philadelphia, January 4th, 1783,
Policy of France towards America erroneously suspected—Reasons for this belief.—Marbois's letter on the fisheries.—The Spanish system of delay favorable to America by putting off negotiations till a more advantageous time for treating.
To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, April 7th, 1783,
The Spanish Ambassador informs him, that he will be honorably received at Madrid.—Services of M. de Lafayette.
To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, April 11th, 1783,
Change in the British Ministry.—Russia and Austria are invited to send mediatorial plenipotentiaries to assist at the definitive treaties.
To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, April 22d, 1783,
Spain and England may form a league to secure their American possessions against the United States.—Meaning of the mutual guarantee between Spain and the United States, of their possessions.