To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, September 23d, 1782, 114
Desires the appointment of a committee with whom he may communicate.
George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Head Quarters, September 24th, 1782, 114
The British meditate an attack on the squadron of M. de Vaudreuil.--Has taken measures to counteract their schemes.
Communication of the French Minister to a Committee of Congress. In Congress, September 24th, 1782, 115
The British Court indulge the idea of separating France and America.--Congress should take measures to destroy any hopes of such a result.--It is desirable that the negotiations should be conducted in Europe.--State of the negotiation.--The French cabinet refuse to treat except in conjunction with their allies.
To Robert R. Livingston. Philadelphia, September 27th, 1782, 123
Communicating a decree of the French Council, relative to the fraudulent importation of English goods into America.
To George Washington. Philadelphia, September 29th, 1782, 124
To George Washington. Philadelphia, October 1st, 1782, 124
Requesting him to facilitate the entrance of M. Barbe into New York.
Report of a Committee of Congress on Communications made by the French Minister. In Congress, October 3d, 1782, 125
Congress will listen to no propositions for a separate peace.--They rely on the support of France to their demands in regard to boundaries, the fisheries, and the navigation of the Mississippi.--Difficulties attending any restitution of, or compensation for confiscated property.
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, October 16th, 1782, 127
Desiring an interview with a committee of Congress.
George Washington to the President of Congress. Head Quarters, October 25th, 1782, 128
Receives the letters relative to Captain Asgill, and transmits them to Congress.
To George Washington. Philadelphia, October 25th, 1782, 128
Repayment of sums expended for French service.
George Washington to M. de la Luzerne. Head Quarters, October 25th, 1782, 129
To the President of Congress. Philadelphia, October 28th, 1782, 130
Complains that the English fleet is supplied with provisions by citizens of the United States.
Robert R. Livingston to M. de la Luzerne. Office of Foreign Affairs, October 30th, 1782, 131