Expressing his Majesty's gratification with the proceedings of Congress relative to the birth of the Dauphin.
Substance of a verbal Communication from the French Minister. Office of Foreign Affairs, December 30th, 1782,
State of the negotiations.—Lord Shelburne's policy deceitful.—Proposed mediation.
To the President of Congress. December 31st, 1782,
Satisfaction of the King with the conduct of Congress, in regard to the overtures of the English in America, and the unanimity with which the States determine not to treat separately.
Resolves of Congress on the departure of the French Army. In Congress, January 1st, 1783,
Recommending the army to his Majesty's favorable notice.—Declaring their high sense of the merits and services of the Count de Rochambeau.
To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia, January 10th, 1783,
The capitulations permitting exportations from the islands captured by the French to British ports will not be renewed.