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قراءة كتاب The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 10
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The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. 10
to visit the south of France and Germany.
To John Jay. Vienna, September 6th, 1785,
Calls the attention of Congress to the Memorial of M. d'Argaynarat.
To John Jay. Paris, February 11th, 1786,
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,
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,
European affairs.—The disturbances in New England excite distrust in Europe.
To John Jay. Paris, May 3d, 1787,
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,
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.
THE CORRESPONDENCE OF THE COMMISSIONERS FOR NEGOTIATING A PEACE WITH GREAT BRITAIN.
Commission to accept the mediation of the Empress of Russia and the Emperor of Germany,
Instructions to the Commissioners for Peace. In Congress, June 15th, 1781,
The King's warrant for Richard Oswald's first Commission for negotiating Peace,
Richard Oswald's second Commission for negotiating Peace,
Commission to William T. Franklin,
From Benjamin Franklin and John Jay, appointing him Secretary to the Commissioners.
Resolutions of Congress. In Congress, October 3d, 1782,
Declaring their intention to adhere to their alliance with France, and to prosecute the war till the conclusion of a general peace, and their entire confidence in the support of France.
Articles agreed on between the American and British Commissioners. October 8th, 1782,
Richard Oswald to the Commissioners. Paris, November 4th, 1782,
Insisting on the restoration of the property confiscated for attachment to the British cause, and on a general amnesty.
Articles taken to England by Mr Strachey. November 5th, 1782,
H. Strachey to the Commissioners. Paris, November 5th, 1782,
Urging the indemnification of the refugees as indispensable to peace.
To Richard Oswald. Paris, November 5th, 1782,
Restitution of the estates of the refugees is impossible.—Indemnification can only be granted on condition of retribution to American citizens for the destruction of their property during the war.—The amnesty cannot be extended any further.
To H. Strachey. Paris, November 6th, 1782,
Enclosing the preceding letter.
Third set of Articles. November 25th, 1782,
Article proposed and read to the Commissioners, before signing the Preliminary Articles,
Demanding compensation for all the private property seized or destroyed during the war.—Facts in regard to this subject.
To M. de Lafayette. Paris, November 28th, 1782,
Approve of his return to America.
Provisional Articles of Peace,
To Francis Dana at Petersburg. Paris, December 12th, 1782,
Informing him of the signing of the Provisional Articles, and advising the communication of his mission.
To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, December 14th, 1782,
Enclosing a copy of the preliminaries of peace, with remarks on some of the articles.
Resolution of Congress respecting Commercial Stipulations. In Congress, December 31st, 1782,
Instructing the Commissioners to stipulate for a direct commerce between the British dominions and the United States.
English Commissioners' Declaration of the Cessation of Hostilities. Paris, January 20th, 1783,
Signature of the above Declaration by the American Commissioners,
British King's Proclamation, Declaring a Cessation of Arms,
Alleyne Fitzherbert to the Commissioners. Paris, February 18th, 1783,
Enclosing passports for American vessels and the preceding proclamation.
American Commissioners' Declaration of the Cessation of Hostilities,
Robert R. Livingston to the Commissioners. Philadelphia, March 25th, 1783,
General satisfaction with the Preliminary Articles.—Remarks on the 5th Article.—Regrets the signing of the treaty without communication with the French Court, and the concealing of the Separate Article.
Proclamation of Congress, Declaring a Cessation of Arms,
Robert R. Livingston to the Commissioners. Philadelphia, April 21st, 1783,
Proceedings in Congress relative to the ratification of the Provisional Articles.—Points out some ambiguities in the Articles.