Robert R. Livingston to John Jay. Philadelphia, September 12th, 1782, 119 Complains of want of information from American Ministers in Europe.--Symptoms of a change in the British conciliatory policy.--Importance of securing a direct trade with the West Indies.--This is also for the interest of the European holders of the islands. To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, Sept. 18th, 1782, 125 France wishes to postpone the acknowledgment of independence by England until the general peace, in order to preserve her influence over America.--France and Spain will dispute the western boundary.--Dr Franklin's views on the French policy. Robert R. Livingston to John Jay. Philadelphia, September 18th, 1782, 127 Enclosing certain resolutions of Congress.--The letters of the Commissioners are inspected on the passage. To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, Sept. 28th, 1782, 128 Mr Oswald receives a new commission, empowering him to treat with the thirteen United States of America. To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, Oct. 13th, 1782, 128 The French Court advised treating with Mr Oswald under his former commission.--Mr Jay refused.--The Count d'Aranda wishes to treat with Mr Jay without exchanging powers, and the French Court advises it.--Mr Jay declines. To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, Nov. 17th, 1782, 129