Applies to the French Ministry and the American Commissioners on the subject of American debts.--Commerce between France and America.--Warlike preparations in the East.--Necessity of conciliating the army and cementing the union.--Will return to America as soon as his presence in Europe ceases to be useful. To the President of Congress. Paris, December 26th, 1783, 45 Changes in the British Ministry.--Affairs in the East. To John Jay, Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Mount Vernon, November 25th, 1784, 46 Regrets the publication of certain papers relating to the Indian treaty. To John Jay. Versailles, February 8th, 1785, 48 Affairs of Europe. To John Jay. Paris, March 19th, 1785, 50 Urges the surrender of New Orleans to America, or the declaration of it as a free port.--European affairs.--Opposition of the mercantile interest to a liberal commercial policy. To John Jay. Paris, May 11th, 1785, 51 European affairs.--Endeavors to obtain privileges for the American trade in France.--Intends to visit the south of France and Germany. To John Jay. Vienna, September 6th, 1785, 52 Calls the attention of Congress to the Memorial of M. d'Argaynarat. To John Jay. Paris, February 11th, 1786, 53 Sentiments of the German Courts concerning America.--The stability of democratical forms of government, and of the union of the States distrusted in Europe.--European affairs. To John Jay. Paris, October 28th, 1786, 57 Expresses his astonishment that M. Gardoqui should raise any doubts respecting the adoption of the English limits in America.--The navigation of the Mississippi must be enjoyed by the United States.--The appointment of the convention has a good effect in Europe.--Recommends a confederacy of America and the powers of southern Europe against the Barbary States. To John Jay. Paris, February 7th, 1787, 59 European affairs.--The disturbances in New England excite distrust in Europe. To John Jay. Paris, May 3d, 1787, 60 Proceedings of the notables in France.--The interest of the American debt unpaid.--Hopes from the convention at Philadelphia.--Character of Brienne. To John Jay. Paris, October 15th, 1787, 63 State of affairs in Europe.--Effects of a maritime war on America.--The present time favorable for obtaining the restoration of the forts and the navigation of the Mississippi.