protests the bills.--Conversation with the French Ambassador on the subject.--Advices that the Parliament have counselled the cessation of offensive measures in America.--Letter from Dr Franklin to Mr Jay (Passy, March 16th, 1782), offering to meet the bills; thinks it best to pay off the whole sum due to Spain.--Letter from Mr Jay to Dr Franklin (Madrid, March 19th, 1782), acknowledging the supplies; proposals of a peace separate from France ought not to be listened to; approves of the plan of repaying Spain her advances.--M. Cabarrus wishes a reconciliation.--Letter from Mr Jay to M. Cabarras (Madrid, April 2d, 1782), in reply to his claims for gratitude; his conduct requires an apology.--M. Cabarras was the scape-goat of the Minister.--Messrs Drouilhet employed as American bankers.--Mr Jay does not wait on the Minister while the Court is at Madrid.--Receives an invitation to appear on Saturdays at the Minister's table.--No advantage to be gained by hastening a treaty with Spain.--Spain will be less easily satisfied than France in the articles of peace.--Mr Jay requests the French Ambassador to inquire if the card of invitation was intended for him.--The Minister declares it to have been left by mistake, but would be happy to see Mr Jay as a private gentleman.--Mr Jay doubts the truth of this declaration.--Letter from Mr Jay to the French Ambassador (Madrid, April 27th, 1782), stating his objections to appearing as a private gentleman at the Spanish Minister's dinners. Robert R. Livingston to John Jay. Philadelphia, May 9th, 1782, 105 General Carleton's attempts at a reconciliation.--Importance of securing Spain. To Robert R. Livingston. Madrid, May 14th, 1782, 110 Is summoned to Paris by Dr Franklin. Robert R. Livingston, to John Jay. Philadelphia, June 23d, 1782, 111 Conduct of Spain in the West Indies.--The people will listen to no term of accommodation. To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, June 25th, 1782, 113 Mr Jay arrives at Paris.--Visit to the Count de Vergennes.--Dr Franklin.--Siege of Gibraltar. To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, June 28th, 1782, 115 Services of the Marquis de Lafayette.--Intentions of the British Ministry.--Inexpediency of any negotiations in America. Robert R. Livingston to John Jay. Philadelphia, July 6th, 1782, 117 Complains of the sending of British prisoners into the United States by Spain.--Remits Mr Jay's salary.