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To John Adams. Passy, May 8th, 1782....
....296
Mr. Oswald intimates that the Ministry will acknowledge the independence of
America on condition that Britain is left in the same condition as at the peace
of 1763.
Charles J. Fox to B. Franklin. St. James, May 1st, 1782....297
Expresses his wishes for a reconciliation. Mr. Grenville is acquainted with
his sentiments. Journal continued; Mr. Grenville represents England as
ready to treat with all the Powers. Dr. Franklin accompanies him on an
interview with the Count de Vergennes. They maintain that England should
expect no concessions in return for the acknowledgment of independence,
which was already conquered by America. Dr. Franklin sees La Fayette,
who expresses a wish to be sent to England.
To Mr. Secretary Fox. Passy, May 10th, 1782............301
To Lord Shelburne. Passy, May 10th, 1782....
Time of treating not yet settled. Discharge of American prisoners.
To Lord Shelburne. Passy, May 16th, 1782......
..302
....303
Desires that Mr. Oswald may be sent to treat. Journal continued. Conver-
sation with Mr. Grenville relative to the obligations of America to France.
David Hartley to B. Franklin. London, May 3d, 1782.......306
Favorable prospect of reconciliation.
To David Hartley. Passy, May 13th, 1782....
....306
The release of the American prisoners will tend to promote a reconciliation.
Journal continued. Ministers of the European Powers determined not to
return the visits of the American Ministers. Anecdote of the Russian Min-
ister and the Count du Nord.
Henry Laurens to B. Franklin. Ostend, May 17th, 1782.....309
Declines engaging in the negociations. His opinions coincide with those of
Dr. Franklin. Lord Cornwallis desires to be discharged.
To Henry Laurens. Passy, May 25th, 1782....
....311
Nations are never satisfied with the terms of a peace. Discharge of Lord
Cornwallis.
David Hartley to B. Franklin. London, May 13th, 1782.....314
Relative to his proceedings with the new Ministry. Proposes the following
preliminaries: the British troops to be withdrawn from America; a truce
made, which shall be converted into a peace in case of a peace with the allies
of America. Journal continued. Mr. Grenville states that he has received
full powers to treat with France and her allies. The power relates only to
France.
Lord Shelburne to B. Franklin. Whitehall, May 28th, 1782..319
Lord Shelburne to B. Franklin. Whitehall, May 29th, 1782..319
Mr. Oswald has received orders to return to Paris, with the necessary instruc-
tions. Journal continued. Mr. Grenville explains the omission of America
in the power. His instructions are full, empowering him to acknowledge
the independence of America. Conversation on the resolution of the Amer-
icans not to treat without the allies. Mr. Grenville suggests the question,
whether it includes Holland and Spain? whether it would be adhered to in
regard to France at all events?
To Mr. Grenville. Passy, May 31st, 1782.
Releasing Captain McLeod conditionally from his parole.
To John Adams. Passy, June 2d, 1782.....
323
....323
Giving an account of affairs as above related in the journal. Suspects the omis
sion of America in Mr. Grenville's power. Journal continued. Mr. Oswald
states that peace is absolutely necessary, that no more money can be raised.
Lord Shelburne to Richard Oswald. Whitehall, May 21st, 1782, 326
Relative to Mr. Walpole's appointment to negociate. Journal continued.
Memorandums of Lord Shelburne; that Commissioners be appointed, or any
character given to Mr. Oswald which he and Dr. Franklin think proper for
treating; that compensation be made to the loyalists. Conversation with
Mr. Oswald on those points. Russian offer of mediation to Holland.
W. H. Hartley to B. Franklin. Soho Square, May 24th, 1782, 330
Journal continued. Release of Lord Cornwallis. Extract from the Evening
Post relative to information obtained by Mr. Grenville in his visit to Dr.
Franklin; erroneous statements. Policy of Russia to mediate a peace
between Britain and Holland, and continue the general war. Major Ross
declines receiving the conditional discharge of Lord Cornwallis.
To Richard Oswald. Passy, June 11th, 1782.....
334
Discharge of Lord Cornwallis. Journal continued. Conversation with the
Count de Vergennes relative to the attempts to separate France and America;
suggests the propriety of a treaty between the allies, to support each other
in case of a subsequent war by England against either. Mr. Ross accepts
Lord Cornwallis's conditional discharge. Mr. Boeris informs that Holland
will decline the mediation of Russia for a separate treaty. Mr. Grenville
receives full powers, authorising him to treat with any other Prince or State.
Empowered to acknowledge the independence of America previous to the
treaty, and to propose the peace of 1763 as a basis. Suggests a doubt
whether Great Britain will allow America to be designated by the expression
State. Comparison of Mr. Fox and Lord Shelburne; of Mr. Oswald and
Mr. Grenville.
M. de la Fayette to B. Franklin. Versailles, Thursday morning.
June 20th, 1782....
...342
Count de Vergennes proposes to meet Mr. Grenville, and adopt measures for
an official communication to the allies. Journal continued. Arrival of Mr.
Jay. Visit to the Count de Vergennes, who expresses a doubt of the sin-
cerity of the British Court.
To Richard Oswald. Passy, June 27th, 1782....
...343
Expresses a wish that he should be employed to treat. Doubts whether the
word State in Mr. Grenville's powers would apply to America, the enabling
act not having then been passed. Journal continued. British agents in
America to propose a reunion with Great Britain. Interview with the Span-
ish Minister. Journal closes.
CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED.
To Henry Laurens. Passy, July 2d, 1782.....
....346
Delays in the opening of the negociation. Suggests doubts of the sincerity of
the British Ministers.
Robert R. Livingston to B. Franklin. Philadelphia, July 5th,
1782.....
Enclosing public papers.
.347
Note from M. de la Fayette to B. Franklin. Paris, July 9th,
Mr. Grenville's express arrives.
To M. de la Fayette. Passy, July 9th, 1782....
.....347
Mr. Grenville informs him of changes in the Minister. No change is made in
the disposition for peace.
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To David Hartley. Passy, July 10th, 1782.....
Complains of the delays in the opening of the negociation. Suspicions.
To Benjamin Vaughan. Passy, July 10th, 1782....
Proposing certain ameliorations in the conduct of wars.
To Benjamin Vaughan. Passy, July 11th, 1782....
...348.
.349
....350
Plan of Lord Shelburne for a reunion of America under a separate Parliament.
The plan impracticable.
To Richard Oswald. Passy, July 12th, 1782.....
....351
Rumors that Lord Shelburne's opposition to the absolute acknowledgment of
American independence was the cause of Mr. Fox's resignation.
To the Earl of Shelburne. Passy, July 12th, 1782...
Congratulations on his appointment to the Treasury.
352
To M. de la Fayette. Passy, July 24th, 1782.............352
Delays in the negociations.
David Hartley to B. Franklin. London, July 26th, 1782.....353
Townshend appointed Secretary for Foreign Affairs. Mr. Oswald receives a
place in that Department.
Lord Grantham to B. Franklin. Whitehall, July 26th, 1782..354
Sincerity of the Ministers. Mr. Fitzherbert.
Lord Shelburne to B. Franklin. Shelburne House, July 27th, 1782......
Acknowledgments for his congratulations.
To Richard Oswald. Passy, July 28th, 1782....
.354
....355
Affair of Captain Asgill. Justification of the proceedings of General Wash-
ington.
To Count de Vergennes. Passy, August 8th, 1782..........356
Mr. Oswald informs him that his commission is in preparation.
Count de Vergennes to B. Franklin.
Requesting a visit.
Versailles, August 8th,
....356
Robert R. Livingston to B. Franklin. Philadelphia, August 9th,
..357
Letter of General Carleton and Admiral Digby to General Washington, declar-
ing that a negociation for a general peace is opened on the ground of inde-
pendence. Compensation to loyalists; fisheries; western lands.
To Robert R. Livingston. Passy, August 12th, 1782........358
Accounts between France and the United States; the sum of eighteen millions
has been received, exclusive of the Holland loan for which the King is
guaranty; twelve millions of this a free gift. Sweden ready to treat. Affairs
of the expedition of Commodore Jones. Medals and monument in com-
memoration of the victories of Yorktown and Saratoga. Delays in the
negociations.
To Robert Morris. Passy, August 12th, 1782....
..
361
Difficulty of obtaining more supplies. State of Beaumarchais's accounts.
State of the United States funds in Europe.
David Hartley to B. Franklin. London, August 16th, 1782...364
Regrets the delays in the negociations. Believes the Ministry sincere.
1782....
Versailles, August 23d,
....366
Expresses a wish to promote the commerce between France and America.
Thomas Townshend to Richard Oswald. Whitehall, September 1st,
The King is ready to treat with the Commissioners on the footing of uncondi-
tional independence.
To Robert R. Livingston. Passy, September 3d, 1782.......367
Allowance made to his grandson for various public services. Submits his own
account to the disposal of Congress. Encloses letters (inserted in the note)
from Mr. Jay and Mr. Laurens, expressing their regard for his grandson.
To John Jay. Passy, September 4th, 1782....
...370
Mr. Oswald's courier arrives, with directions to acknowledge the independence
of America.
Robert R. Livingston to B. Franklin. Philadelphia, September 5th,
....370
Complains of want of information from Europe. Movements of the British
troops in the South. Importance of the West India trade to the United
States. Right of the States to cut logwood.
Richard Oswald to B. Franklin. Paris, September 5th, 1782..374
Enclosing an extract from a letter of the Secretary of State, regarding the
negociation.
To Richard Oswald. Passy, September 8th, 1782...........375
Requesting a copy of the fourth article of his instructions, given in the note.
To Earl Grantham. Passy, September 11th, 1782.
Prospect of peace.
Robert R. Livingston to B. Franklin.
12th, 1782....
..375
Philadelphia, September
....376
Presenting Mr. Paine's work addressed to the Abbé Raynal.
Robert R. Livingston to B. Franklin. Philadelphia, September 12th, 1782.....
Necessity of further supplies of money.
..377
To David Hartley. Passy, September 17th, 1782...........377
The preliminaries formerly received inadmissible.
Robert R. Livingston to B. Franklin. Philadelphia, September
18th, 1782.....
..378
Congress declines accepting Mr. Laurens's resignation; alters Dr. Franklin's
powers.
Mr. Secretary Townshend to Richard Oswald.
tember 20th, 1782.....
Whitehall, Sep-
The commission passing with the change proposed by the American Commis-
sioners.
Richard Oswald to B. Franklin. Paris, September 24th, 1782, 379
Transmitting a copy of Mr. Townshend's letter to himself.
Count de Vergennes to B. Franklin. Versailles, September 24th, 1782....
..379
Aspect of affairs dubious.
To Robert R. Livingston. Passy, September 26th, 1782.....380
Reply to his complaints of want of information. Delays of the negociation.
Count de Vergennes to B. Franklin. Versailles, October 3d,
....380
1782..... Granting the exequatur empowering the United States Consul to act in France.
David Hartley to B. Franklin. Bath, October 4th, 1782.....381
Sends a proposition for a temporary commercial convention. The dissolution
of the union of the States apprehended.
To Robert R. Livingston. Passy, October 14th, 1782.......382
Progress of the negociation. Acknowledges the receipt of Ministers' salaries.
To John Adams. Passy, October 15th, 1782... .384
Delay in the negociations.
T. Townshend to B. Franklin. Whitehall, October 23d, 1782, 385
Introducing Mr. Strachey.
To Thomas Townshend. Passy, November 4th, 1782.......385
Regrets the obstructions to the negociations.
To Robert R. Livingston. Passy, November 7th, 1782......386
Introducing the Baron de Kermelin.
Robert R. Livingston to B. Franklin. Philadelphia, November 9th,
....386
Sweden proposes to acknowledge the independence of the United States. Ad-
vantage of obtaining an acknowledgment from the States of Barbary.
Difficulties in the exchange of prisoners. Affair of Lippincott. Mr. Boudi-
not elected President.
Philadelphia, November 21st,
....388
Mr. Jefferson added to the commission. Mr. Burgess, an English merchant,
not permitted to settle in Boston.
To Richard Oswald. Passy, November 26th, 1782..........390
Indemnification of American royalists. Resolutions of Congress on the sub-
ject. Act of the Pennsylvania Assembly for procuring an estimate of the
damages committed by the British. Characters of the royalists. Inexpe-
diency of discussing the measure.
Robert R. Livingston to B. Franklin. Philadelphia, November 27th,
Messrs. Lamarque and Fabru.
.395
To Count de Vergennes. Passy, November 29th, 1782......396
The preliminary articles of peace between England and the United States
agreed on.
1782...
Robert R. Livingston to B. Franklin. Philadelphia, December 3d,
....396
To Robert R. Livingston. Passy, December 4th, 1782.......396
Encloses a copy of the preliminary articles. Those between England and the
other Powers not signed. No definitive treaty will be signed till all are agreed.
To Robert R. Livingston. Passy, December 5th, 1782.......397
Difficulties of conveying information to America. Has asked for further sup-
plies from France. History of the negociations. The principal prelimina-
ries between France and England agreed to. Proceedings in regard to
Sweden.