e of the real
views of the English Ministry.--The claims of Spain to
countries east of the Mississippi are of recent
origin.--Conversation with M. Rayneval on this
subject.--Mr Oswald receives a new commission, under
which articles are agreed on.--Conversation between
Messrs Jay and Franklin and M. Rayneval on the
boundaries and fisheries.--The policy of the French
Court is directed to prevent a cordial reconciliation
between America and England, and thus to keep the United
States dependent on France.

Observations of the Editor on the above letter, 208

Pointing out the misapprehensions of Mr Jay as to the
objects of M. Rayneval's visit to England.

Robert R. Livingston to John Jay. Philadelphia, November
23d, 1782, 212

Complains of want of information from the Ministers in
Europe.--English Commissioners will meet with no success
in America.--Mr Barlow's poem.--Mr Boudinot elected
President of Congress.

To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, Dec. 12th, 1782, 214

The negotiations with Spain are not begun.--Unanimity of
the Commissioners on all points in the
preliminaries.--Mr Adams's services relative to the
eastern boundary.--Dr Franklin's services on the subject
of the tories.

Robert R. Livingston to John Jay. Philadelphia, January 4th,
1783, 215

Policy of France towards America erroneously
suspected--Reasons for this belief.--Marbois's letter on
the fisheries.--The Spanish system of delay favorable to
America by putting off negotiations till a more
advantageous time for treating.

To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, April 7th, 1783, 222

The Spanish Ambassador informs him, that he will be
honorably received at Madrid.--Services of M. de
Lafayette.

To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, April 11th, 1783, 223

Change in the British Ministry.--Russia and Austria are
invited to send mediatorial plenipotentiaries to assist
at the definitive treaties.

To Robert R. Livingston. Paris, April 22d, 1783, 224

Spain and England may form a league to se