Probability of an expedition against West Florida.
To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, March 18th, 1783,
Appearances of distrust of France in the signing of the preliminaries, and the insertion of the Separate Article.—Evils which may arise from these measures.—Proposes that Congress adopt resolutions, directing the communication of the article to the French Minister, and declaring the preliminaries are not to take effect until peace is signed between France and Great Britain.
Circular to the Governors of the States. Philadelphia, March 18th, 1783,
Forwarding a copy of the preliminary treaty.—The conclusion of the definitive treaty is yet uncertain.—Warlike preparations are continued by France and England.—Desires that an account of the damage done by the enemy may be transmitted to him.
To the President of Congress. Office of Foreign Affairs, Philadelphia, March 21st, 1783,
Enclosing a letter from Mr Barclay.
To George Washington. Philadelphia, March 24th, 1783,
Intelligence of a general peace.