Robert R. Livingston to M. de Lafayette. Philadelphia, May 1st, 1783,
Acknowledges the importance of his correspondence, and his services in Europe in the cause of America.—Proceedings in America in consequence of the ratification of the Provisional Articles.
To the President of Congress. Chavaniac, in the Province of Auvergne, July 20th, 1783,
Russia is determined on a Turkish war.—Endeavors to obtain L'Orient and Marseilles as free ports.
To the President of Congress. Nantes, September 7th, 1783,
Applies to the French Ministry and the American Commissioners on the subject of American debts.—Commerce between France and America.—Warlike preparations in the East.—Necessity of conciliating the army and cementing the union.—Will return to America as soon as his presence in Europe ceases to be useful.
To the President of Congress. Paris, December 26th, 1783,
Changes in the British Ministry.—Affairs in the East.
To John Jay, Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Mount Vernon, November 25th, 1784,