Richard Oswald to the Commissioners. Paris, November 4th, 1782,
Insisting on the restoration of the property confiscated for attachment to the British cause, and on a general amnesty.
Articles taken to England by Mr Strachey. November 5th, 1782,
H. Strachey to the Commissioners. Paris, November 5th, 1782,
Urging the indemnification of the refugees as indispensable to peace.
To Richard Oswald. Paris, November 5th, 1782,
Restitution of the estates of the refugees is impossible.—Indemnification can only be granted on condition of retribution to American citizens for the destruction of their property during the war.—The amnesty cannot be extended any further.
To H. Strachey. Paris, November 6th, 1782,
Enclosing the preceding letter.