The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 03
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The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 03
United States -- Foreign relations -- 1775-1783; United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources
Mr Grenville only empowered to treat with France;
the Ministry will be unwilling to make any
concessions.--The Dutch are disposed to an alliance
with America.--Policy of Russia.
Robert R. Livingston to B. Franklin. Philadelphia,
June 23d, 1782, 366
People in America not disposed to a separate treaty.--
Affairs of Captain Huddy.--Case of the Ernten.
To Robert R. Livingston. Passy, June 25th, 1782, 368
An additional six millions cannot be obtained from
France.--Mr Grenville is sent with full powers to
treat with all the belligerent powers together.--Is
joined by Mr Jay.--An act of Parliament was considered
necessary to authorise the exchange of the
American prisoners, as they were committed for
high treason.--The Swedish Ambassador expresses
a wish to treat with Dr Franklin.--Services of M. Dumas.
To Robert R. Livingston. Passy, June 29th, 1782, 373
Discharges Lord Cornwallis from his parole.--The
intentions of the British Ministry seem to change
with success.--Disinclination of the King to
America.--Agents are sent by the Ministry into
America to attempt a separate treaty.
JOURNAL.
From March 21st to July 1st, 1782. Passy, May 9th, 1782, 376
Reasons for keeping a Journal.--Visited by Lord
Cholmondely, by whom he transmits the following.
To Lord Shelburne. Passy, March 22d, 1782, 377
Desires a general peace.
Lord Shelburne to B. Franklin. London, April 6th, 1782, 378
Lord Shelburne appointed Secretary of State; sends
Mr Oswald to confer with Dr Franklin.
Henry Laurens to B. Franklin. London, April 7th, 1782, 379
Introducing Mr Oswald.--Desires to effect his
exchange.--Conversation with Mr Oswald, in which
Dr Franklin declares that America will only treat
in concert with France.
To Count de Vergennes. Passy, April 15th, 1782, 381
Stating the mission of Mr Oswald and his proceedings
thereon, as above.--Mr Oswald has an interview
with M. de Vergennes, and returns to England.
To Lord Shelburne. Passy, April 18th, 1782, 383
M. de Vergennes declares the King ready to treat
in concurrence with his allies.--Details of his
conversation with Mr Oswald, as given in the
succeeding letter to Mr Adams.
Notes for conversation, 388
To John Adams. Passy, April 20th, 1792, 391
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