Mr Oswald has received orders to return to Paris, with the necessary instructions.--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 Americans 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, 445 Releasing Captain McLeod conditionally from his parole. To John Adams. Passy, June 2d, 1782, 446 Giving an account of affairs as above related in the Journal.--Suspects the omission 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, 449 Relative to Mr Walpole's appointment to negotiate.-- 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, 455 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, 460