Opportunities on which the communications of his powers seemed proper.--Circumstances which render it expedient. To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, December 27th, 1782, 402 Intends to return to America as soon as a commercial treaty with Russia shall be completed.--Reasons for this measure. To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, December 30th, 1782, 404 Advantages of postponing the conclusion of a commercial treaty with Russia. To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, January 3d, 1783, 406 Treaty between Denmark and Russia on the principles of the Marine Convention.--The Marine Convention itself is limited to the duration of the present war. To the Commissioners of the United States at Paris. St Petersburg, January 14th, 1783, 408 Congratulations on the conclusion of the preliminary treaty.--The French Ambassador thinks his admission would be delayed, if not refused. To John Adams. St Petersburg, Jan. 15th, 1783, 409 Is prevented by his instructions from communicating his mission.--The attention of Russia is turned chiefly to the east. To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, January 15th, 1783, 411 Delays the communication of his mission in compliance with the opinion of the French Ambassador.--State of affairs between Russia and Turkey. To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, January 31st, 1783, 413 Dr Franklin promises to advance the money necessary to conclude the treaty with Russia.--Intends to return to America. To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, February 10th, 1783, 414 High standing of America in Europe.--A direct intercourse between the West Indies and the United States ought to be secured.--Plan of Portugal to establish factories in America. To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, February 25th, 1783, 417 The French Ambassador advises him not to communicate his mission until the formal announcement of the signing of the preliminaries by the British Minister.--Intends to draw on Dr Franklin for the expenses of the treaty. Mr Dana's Communication of his Mission to Count Ostermann. St Petersburg, March 7th, 1783, 419 To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, March 7th, 1783, 420 Communicates his mission without the advice of the French Ambassador, on assurances of reception from the Russian Cabinet. To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, March 12th, 1783, 420 Conversation with one of the Russian Cabinet, who declares there will be no impediment to his reception. To Robert R. Livingston. St Petersburg, March 21st, 1783, 422